Greater Scranton MLK Commission
ANNUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION DINNER
The Greater Scranton MLK Commission will host the Annual Community Celebration and Awards Dinner
Sunday, January 15, 2023 beginning promptly at 1:30p.m.
When Good People Remain Silent
The Commission is focusing on the effects of anti-semitism, othering and belonging. They are stemming off of this quote by MLK : "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter..” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Keynote presentation by Sr. Mary C. Boys, Ed.D., Dr. Theology, Dlitt, Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University, Skinner McAplin Professor of Practical Theology and author of 6 books and hundreds of articles.
A panel discussion will follow the keynote. Panelists include:
Rabbi Daniel Swartz, spiritual leader, Temple Hesed
Reverend Mark Alexander, Pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church
Mother Rebecca A. Barnes, Reverend, St. Lukes Episcopal Church
Pastor Eric Wahner, Member Care and Descipleship Pastor, Steamtown Church
Tickets for this event are $25 each, $150 per table reservation of 6. Event sponsors are greatly appreciated! Go to https://safdn.org/mlk-event/ Questions? Email gsmlkcommission@gmail.com.
MLK WEEKEND YOUTH PROGRAM
Belonging and Inclusion: How Othering Affects Our Society
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 @ 4:00pm
Guest Speakers: Emmanuel Wisdom, Glynis Johns, and Tess Armstrong
The Mountain Top
A fictional depiction of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night at the eve of the assassination set in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel 1968
Presented at
Providence Playhouse
1256 Providence Rd.
Scranton, PA
January 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2023
Thursday night performances are at 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM
Special Preview Night: Thursday, January 12
That night only all tickets are $10
Tickets are $15 General, $10 Senior, $10 Student
Reservations: 570-342-9707
or email: tickets@actorscircle.com
TALKING ABOUT RACISM: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERIES
Nationwide protests in the wake of the killings of George Floyd and other Black people have brought renewed attention to longstanding issues of racism and social justice. Talking about race can be difficult, but with curiosity, knowledge, and empathy, it is possible to come together as a community to listen, learn, and work for change.
- OCTOBER 1•DEFINING AND IDENTIFYING RACISM
- Arthur Breese, Director of Diversity, Geisinger
- Teresa Grettano, PhD, Associate Professor of English/Theatre, The University of Scranton
- Moderator: Cathy Ann Hardaway, President, Greater Scranton MLK Commission
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Video Recording
- OCTOBER 8•UNDERSTANDING WHITE PRIVILEGE AND ALLYSHIP
- Leon John, PhD, Director of Alumni Engagement, East Stroudsburg University
- Jessica Nolan, PhD, Professor of Psychology, The University of Scranton
- Moderator: Ida Castro, JD, MLK Commission, GCSOM
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Video Recording
- OCTOBER 15•DISCUSSING BLACK LIVES MATTER
- Glynis Johns, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Black Scranton Project
- Yerodin Lucas, PhD, Interim Director Office of Equity & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator, Marywood University
- Moderator: Lia Richards Palmiter, PhD, MLK Commission, Marywood University
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Video Recording
Office of Equity & Diversity
- Role of the Office
- Original Inhabitants and Land Acknowledgement Statement
- Title IX/Sexual Misconduct
- Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment
- Employee Accommodations
- Pregnant and Parenting Students Accommodations Requests
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Diversity Programs & Special Events
- Faculty Resources
- University Policies Under OED
- Training
- Staff
Contact Us:
- OFFICE OF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
- 800 LINDEN STREET
- Scranton, PA 18510
- The University of Scranton
- Phone: (570) 941-6645
- Fax: (570) 941-6304
- diversity@scranton.edu