Harris-Stowe State University will continue its tradition as host for the 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Celebration Commission of Missouri Kick-off Program on Saturday, Jan. 6.
This year’s keynote address will be provided by Bakari Sellers, CNN Analyst, Attorney and Former State Representative. The 2018 distinguished honorees include Mr. Bernie Hayes (Distinguished Drum Major for Justice Award), Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Eta Boulé St. Louis (Distinguished Community Service Award), State Representative Bruce Franks Jr. (Distinguished Social Action Award). Comedy icon and civil rights legend Dick Gregory will posthumously receive the Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Legacy Award.
The 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Celebration Commission of Missouri Kick-off Program will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the main auditorium of Harris-Stowe State University, 3026 Laclede. The program is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.hssu.edu
