In addition to the address by King, USM has planned a series of lectures and performances celebrating Black culture. Leonard Lovett, theologian and author, will lecture on the role of Blacks within the Bible, at 7 p.m., Monday, February 10 in the Portland Campus Center Rooms A,B, and C. Afterward, a panel discussion will focus on the importance of religion in the Black community. The panel will include Joseph Poole, minister of Williams Temple, Dr. James Chandler of Christ Temple, the Reverend Terry Foster, now director of USM's Extended Academic Programs, Winston McGill from the Muslim community in Portland and Ken Williamson of the Unity Greater Portland Church. Positive Repercussions will perform in concert that night, at 8 p.m. in Portland Campus Center Rooms A, B, and C . For a list of daytime drumming workshops and fees, call Ricardo Guillermo at 780-4742.
Most events are free and open to the public.
For more information on any of these events or access inquiries, call 780-5521. The hearing handicapped should call USM's TYY number, 780-5646.