Jan 22
MORE THAN A DREAM: Expanding the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington
In collaboration with Macalester College, you are invited to a keynote address by Dr. Bettina Love.
In this keynote, Dr. Love will uncover lesser-known stories of influential figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Bayard Rustin, and Mahalia Jackson, highlighting the pivotal roles of women and queer individuals in the civil rights movement. Moving beyond the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, the presentation reveals how intersectionality shaped the movement for social justice. We will explore organizing principles such as community building and collective action, offering strategies for teaching a richer, more inclusive Black history. By highlighting overlooked figures and contributions, this session expands Dr. King's legacy and provides actionable insights for educators and leaders to promote social justice and equality today.
Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. and book signing is after the keynote.
For more info & to register visit:
http://www.macalester.edu/equity/mlk-day-programming/
Dr. Bettina L. Love holds the esteemed William F. Russell Professorship at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal.
Website: https://bettinalove.com/
Dr. Bettina L. Love holds the esteemed William F. Russell Professorship at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal. This groundbreaking work garnered the prestigious Stowe Prize for Literary Activism and was a finalist for the LA Times Book Award. Recognized by the Kennedy Center in 2022 as one of the Next 50 Leaders dedicated to fostering inspiration, inclusivity, and compassion, Dr. Love’s impact extends far beyond academia. In 2024, she received the Truth Award for Excellence in Education from Better Brothers Los Angeles and The Diva Foundation. Dr. Love actively contributes to its mission of nurturing and empowering educators and parents committed to combating injustice within their educational institutions and communities. Additionally, Dr. Love played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Task Force behind the groundbreaking program “In Her Hands,” a significant guaranteed income pilot initiative disbursing more than $13 million to support Black women in Georgia.
Renowned as a highly sought-after public speaker, Dr. Love covers a wide range of compelling topics in her engagements, including abolitionist teaching, anti-racism, Hip Hop education, Black girlhood, queer youth, educational reparations, and the use of art-based education to foster youth civic engagement. Her profound insights and expertise have earned her recognition in various news outlets, including NPR, PBS, The Daily Beast, Time, Education Week, The Guardian, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In 2018, the Georgia House of Representatives honored Dr. Love with a resolution for her impactful contributions to the field of education. Her bestseller We Want To Do More Than Survive has sold close to 200,000 copies and has become a staple in classrooms around the country. She is a leading voice in the field of education.