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- Author Michael Honey, Professor of Humanities at the University of Washington-Tacoma delivers a talk entitled, "From Wisconsin to Memphis: King's gospel of labor rights on the rebound". Honey talks about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of the efforts in Wisconsin and other states to legislatively reduce or eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector workers. He reminds listeners that King advocated for socioeconomic rights, not merely civil rights. Honey also draws a direct line between economic disparity, contemporary efforts to eliminate unions and the fight for social justice. A question and answer session follows. Honey is introduced by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and co-sponsored by the MSU African-American and African Studies Program. Presented at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Georgia Congressman John Lewis recalls his involvement in the early days of the modern civil rights movement, and being inspired by Dr. King, John F. Kennedy and an elementary school teacher who encouraged him to read. Lewis reflects upon his work and what receiving the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom signifies.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-02-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama delivers the keynote address at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library Civil Rights Summit. Obama speaks about the historical significance of the civil rights movement and leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Libraries' celebrate the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week. The video ""In Remembrance of Martin" (not included) is screened. Professor of Religious Studies and African American Studies Dr. Jualynne E. Dodson, reacting to the video, provides a keynote address tying King's legacy with other social justice movements including the fight for farm worker rights by Cesar Chavez. She reflects on discrimination throughout American history. MSU School of Music faculty and jazz musicians Rodney Whitaker and Diego Rivera, perform several classic jazz numbers as well as a rendition of "We Shall Overcome." The session is convened by MSU Librarian Diana Rivera. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama delivers the closing speech at the "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," held on August 28, 1963. Obama makes his remarks on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the same spot where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech. Obama reflects on King's legacy declaring, "to secure the gains this country has made requires constant vigilance, not complacency." Obama says, "because they kept marching America changed." Reflecting on what has been accomplished Obama says, "we might not face the same dangers of 1963, but the fierce urgency of now remains." Fifth of five parts.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-08-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama delivers the closing speech at the "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," held on August 28, 1963. Obama makes his remarks on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the same spot where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech. Obama reflects on King's legacy declaring, "to secure the gains this country has made requires constant vigilance, not complacency." Obama says, "because they kept marching America changed." Reflecting on what has been accomplished Obama says, "we might not face the same dangers of 1963, but the fierce urgency of now remains." Fifth of five parts.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-08-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Author Michael Honey, Professor of Humanities at the University of Washington-Tacoma delivers a talk entitled, "From Wisconsin to Memphis: King's gospel of labor rights on the rebound". Honey talks about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of the efforts in Wisconsin and other states to legislatively reduce or eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector workers. He reminds listeners that King advocated for socioeconomic rights, not merely civil rights. Honey also draws a direct line between economic disparity, contemporary efforts to eliminate unions and the fight for social justice. A question and answer session follows. Honey is introduced by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and co-sponsored by the MSU African-American and African Studies Program. Presented at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Libraries' celebrate the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week. The video ""In Remembrance of Martin" (not included) is screened. Professor of Religious Studies and African American Studies Dr. Jualynne E. Dodson, reacting to the video, provides a keynote address tying King's legacy with other social justice movements including the fight for farm worker rights by Cesar Chavez. She reflects on discrimination throughout American history. MSU School of Music faculty and jazz musicians Rodney Whitaker and Diego Rivera, perform several classic jazz numbers as well as a rendition of "We Shall Overcome." The session is convened by MSU Librarian Diana Rivera. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama delivers the keynote address at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library Civil Rights Summit. Obama speaks about the historical significance of the civil rights movement and leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Georgia Congressman John Lewis recalls his involvement in the early days of the modern civil rights movement, and being inspired by Dr. King, John F. Kennedy and an elementary school teacher who encouraged him to read. Lewis reflects upon his work and what receiving the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom signifies.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-02-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection