Author: Teneisha McKinney

Join the Greater Wichita Ministerial League of Wichita as it hosts American journalist and news contributor Roland S. Martin in a worship celebration for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday at noon Monday, Jan. 16 at WSU’s Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This year’s theme is Daring to Dream, The Radical Imagination of a New Generation.

This event is co-sponsored by Wichita State’s chief diversity officer.

The event is free and open to the public. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early, as seating is expected to fill quickly.

Join the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Beta Lambda Chapter of Wichita for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Service at 7:06 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 at Calvary Baptist Church, 2653 N. Hillside St. in Wichita.

The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Kevin S. Harrison, Wichita State assistant professor and director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Cohen Honors College.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited.

Lawrence Ross, author, lecturer and writer of seven books will speak at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 10 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Beggs Ballroom). Ross’ works include the best-seller, “The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities,” and “Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses.” This event is sponsored by WSU Academic Affairs and Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer.

Ross completed his baccalaureate degree in history from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

Ross asks, “Students are ready to talk about campus racism. Are you?”

WSU students, faculty, staff and the Wichita community are invited to attend and participate in this  event as we celebrate Black History Month. Admission to this event is free.