On Jan. 16, three organizations will come together and host an event to celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Union District Missionary Baptist Association, the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Zeta Phi Chapter and Martin University will host a panel discussion titled “The Plight of Black America Today: Where do we go from here.”
The panel will include mayoral candidate Robin Shackleford, Martin University President Dr. Sean Huddleston and Faith in Indiana organizer Josh Riddick. Dr. Theron Williams, an author and the pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, will give the keynote speech.
Dr. Clyde Posley Jr., the pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and member of the Omega fraternity, will moderate the panel. Posley has a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in humanities, cultural studies and Martin Luther King scholarship.
The free event will be 8-10:30 a.m. at Martin University. Breakfast will be available.
