The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner was held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
This year’s theme was “Infinite Hope,” based on King’s hopeful vision for the future, despite challenges and setbacks. Keynote speaker Sudi Lett, director of youth and education at The Granite State Organizing Project, told the attendees, “It takes courage to do the right thing.”
Israel Small ’26 and Education Professor Aubrey Scheopner Torres, Ph.D., were honored with social justice awards, and several students recited inspirational writing and songs, “We Shall Overcome.”
The uplifting evening was sponsored by the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion, Campus Ministry, and the Multicultural Student Coalition.
This event was part of a larger month-long celebration where the College pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrates Black History Month. A full listing of events is available online, but highlights from a variety of disciplines include:
- A series of Come Friday Forums answering questions such as “Do I need to be patriotic” and “What is the great american novel?”
- A panel discussion looking at Education Equity and Boston Busing.
- Musical performances featuring faculty and students during a Common Hour Concert, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Ball in the House.
- Students panels looking at race and identity, “Why you talk like that” and “Black Men Thriving: Cultivating Belonging at SAC.”
- Library-sponsored book groups, discussions, and displays.
- The annual Unity Retreat, “Many Roads, One Journey,” hosted by the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion.
