Black History Month event Feb. 10

Black History Month event Feb. 10

Learn about Martin Luther King's influence




Black History Month event Feb. 10

Posted On: 02/04/21

One of Kankakee Community College's Black History Month presentations will be "Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

The event, called “The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right” will be presented online by Marcus Gentry. It is free and the public is invited.

Gentry will introduce the audience to the people, places and events that influenced and significantly impacted the life of King. This keynote covers the timeline from 1929 – present day and will emphasize the three dominant principles that embodies the spirit of. King’s life and legacy. The conclusion of this presentation brings clarity to the overwhelming relevance of the historical events of the past, to present day. 

The link to join the Live Broadcast is www.tinyurl.com/KCCMarcusGentry.

This event is being sponsored by KCC's Office of Student Life and Development.

Details on other Black History Month events are on KCC's events page:

  • Black History Month Trivia on Feb. 17 from 7-8 p.m.
  • Social Construction of Race (Race and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America Series), Thursday Jan. 28 from noon - 1 p.m.
  • Social Forces, Race and Ethnicity (Race and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America Series), Thursday, Feb. 25 from noon - 1 p.m.
  • The White Privilege Lens (Race and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America Series), Thursday, March 25 from noon - 1 p.m.

All Race and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America Series sessions are facilitated by Dr. Paul R. Croll, associate professor of sociology at Augustana College.