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Carolyn Dillard discusses Dr. King's legacy and the significance of MLK Day celebrations.

Episode Notes Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy Dr. King left us through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable moments of the keynote event by Dr. Imani Perry, Dillard explored the importance of Dr. King’s lasting message of resilience and his belief that people should hold themselves responsible for their actions and reactions.

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