1982 — UNC’s First Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Posted Jan 19, 2017
In 1982, UNC held its first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day Celebration. The multi-day celebration included a variety of events honoring Dr. King and his legacy. The featured speaker at the University-wide celebration was Dr. Prezell R. Robinson, president of St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh and of the United Negro College Fund. (UNC.edu)

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