The Center for Black Culture and Research is sponsoring the MLK Unity Breakfast in the Mountainlair Ballrooms at 8 a.m. Jan. 21. This year’s keynote speaker is Meshea Poore, vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The celebration, now in its 29th year, provides an opportunity for the WVU and greater Morgantown communities to come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and to recognize those in our community who have worked to uphold the principles of equality and social justice.
The MLK Scholarship Award and the MLK Achievement Award will be presented at the breakfast. The scholarship is awarded annually to a WVU student who demonstrates an active interest and meaningful involvement in areas of human rights, civil rights and social justice. The Achievement Award is given to the nominee from West Virginia who best exemplifies working to fulfill King’s commitment.
Following the breakfast, volunteers will travel to complete a variety of service projects in Morgantown.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Appalachian Prison Book Project, WVU Center for Service and Learning
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Guided discussions about Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision, Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club, 918 Fortney Street
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Serve meals and visit families at Rosenbaum House, 30 Family House Drive
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Help complete the Spirit Wall mural at Dorsey’s Knob
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Painting diversity murals for Westwood Middle and South Middle, WVU Mountainlair
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Serve meals at Morgantown Community Kitchen, 247 Willey Street
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Maintain and beautify the WVU Arboretum