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Calhoun Announces Free Annual MLK Program for the Community

Calhoun Community College is proud to announce its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Program, hosted by the U.N.I.T.Y. (Uplifting, Nurturing, Inspiring Togetherness in Youth) Club, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. The event will take place in the Grand Foyer of the Sparkman Building at the College’s Huntsville campus. This program, which is free and open to the public, celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through powerful speeches, music, and community engagement.
 
“We are incredibly proud to host this program each year, as it provides an opportunity for our college and the community to unite around Dr. King’s message of peace, justice, and equality,” commented Kassie Mathis, Vice President of Student Services at Calhoun. “By offering this event free of charge, we hope to bring his message of unity and service to as many people as possible, and we look forward to celebrating his life with everyone in attendance, Mathis adds.”
 
The guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Elizabeth Bowden, Director of Teacher Education Services and Certification at Athens State University. With over 25 years of experience in higher education and community leadership, Dr. Bowden brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the stage. She is also an active member of the Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she has organized programs focused on education and the arts. Dr. Bowden holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a master’s in Adult Education and Distance Learning, and a Bachelor of Arts in History.
 
The event will also feature musical performances from the Columbia High School Choir, Miss Calhoun Community College, and Miss Tennessee River’s Teen. Their performances will add to the celebratory atmosphere of the program, which highlights the importance of unity and service.
 
Ayrian Fletcher, Sponsor of the U.N.I.T.Y. Club and Administrative Assistant for Admissions and Records at Calhoun, expressed the significance of the event, saying, “This event is an opportunity for us to reflect on the profound impact Dr. King had on the world and our community. It’s a chance for our students, staff, and the broader community to come together and honor his legacy through meaningful dialogue, music, and connection.”
 
This annual event is a key part of Calhoun Community College’s commitment to fostering a sense of unity, service, and community engagement among its students and the greater Huntsville area. Food will be provided while supplies last, and attendees are encouraged to join in the celebration of Dr. King’s legacy.
 
For more information about this event, visit www.calhoun.edu/MLK.
 
All media inquiries should contact Calhoun’s Public Relations Team at 256-306-2560 or 256-306-2965.
 

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