In March 1965, after the bloody march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a sermon entitled, "Our God is Marching On!" This is political discourse trying to affect change in racial understanding towards greater equality while using religious themes and oratorical styles found in the pulpit. In this lecture by Dr. Hilaria Cruz, there will be comparisons on theme, repetition and parallelism to the political discourse found in San Juan Quiahije, Oaxaca, Mexico. Here in this remote place another racial minority to the greater Mexican society strives for equality using religion in political discourse.
An event in honor of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by the UK Department of Linguistics
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an important celebration in Lexington, and the city will host multiple events for Lexingtonians interested in getting involved.
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, the University of Kentucky Martin Luther King Center is pursuing distinctive ways to highlight King’s legacy.
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering with organizations around Lexington such as the Hope Lodge, St. Agnes House and Habitat for Humanity.
On Jan. 19, the Sunday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the students, faculty and staff affiliated with the King Center have organized a vigil and march that will take participants on a journey through time.
