Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Speaker: Derrick Johnson
January 22 · 7 p.m. · University of Mary Washington
Chandler Ballroom C, Cedric Rucker University Center
Co-sponsored by Germanna Community College and the UMW NAACP College Chapter
Join us in celebrating Dr. King's legacy with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP since October 2017. President Johnson is frequently featured on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, and many others, advocating on behalf of the Black community and all those who are affected by systemic oppression and prejudice.
After their Dr. King Celebration, UMW will kick off their Black History Month events, featuring exciting performances and gatherings for the campus and Fredericksburg community. Highlights include GospelFest on February 1, a concert on February 20, and the Step Show on February 22.