by Kayla O'Connor | Jan 18, 2015 | News Slider
Students from all over Nashville joined hands in a service-filled day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Over 300 volunteers from Belmont, Fisk, Lipscomb, Tennessee State, Trevecca and Vanderbilt teamed up for MLK Day of Service on Saturday. Dr. King believed that anyone could serve. He revolutionized the society he was living in with values that are still relevant today. The day of service provided students with an opportunity to reflect on those values that Dr. King stood for. Students met at TSU to fellowship and kick off the day. The universities partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank, Feed the Children, Project C.U.R.E., Habitat ReStore and Soles4Souls. One group helped to alleviate hunger in Middle Tennessee by sorting through food, while other groups sorted through shoes, medical supplies and recycled materials. For Christin Shatzer, Lipscomb’s SALT Program director, it is a tradition for Lipscomb students serve, especially during the MLK weekend. “For the last number of years, it has always been multi-university collaborative initiative,” Shatzer said. “Given the themes of the holiday we are celebrating, it’s great for us to have collaboration across the different campuses.” Though some students were not familiar with each other, they joined together to make an impact on the community and recognized that as a whole, they are a part of something much larger. “Even though it’s 2015, a lot of the things that we are reminded of as we celebrate MLK Day are just as relevant as ever, if maybe not more pressing than ever,” Shatzer...
by Ariel Jones | Aug 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by their character. I have a dream today…” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pronounced those words Aug. 28, 1963, in his now-iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ address at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Fifty years after that speech punctuated the March on Washington, the words still provoke conversation among many, including Lipscomb’s Coordinator of International Student Services Sylvia Braden and acclaimed Nashville actor Barry Scott. “For me, [Dr. King’s speech] feels like a strong reminder of where we came from and how far yet we still have to go,” Braden said. “Looking back on, ‘The March’ and looking back on the things that were said in the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, there’s so many amazing calls to action.” Braden went on to say that African-Americans have more opportunities now because of the sacrifices that were made by those, both black and white, who fought for racial equality. “At the same time, I think we have lost momentum in really realizing that dream and what [those in the Civil Rights Movement] set out to do and how to collectively make [America] a better community,” Braden said. “Not just for our black kids or white kids, but for everyone who is here to work more cohesively to make this community we call our world a better place.” Scott has portrayed Dr. King on many occasions since 1968 and has traveled the world performing the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech for diverse audiences. To Scott, the speech...
by Monaih Sam | Jan 17, 2013 | News Slider
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. His leadership and civil-service still have an effect on many Lipscomb students today. MLK represents equality, courage and freedom, said Melanie Re, a junior International Business major. “This nation would not be the greatest if it wasn’t for men like him who stood up for what he believed,” she said. “It’s important for generations to come to realize that there was once a man who fought for our unity and peace.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. Cameron Collins, a junior Information Technology major, defines King as a “significant difference maker concerning mankind.” “Most importantly, we need to celebrate his life because what took place has shaped the way we deal with stereotypes and equality rights,” he said. “We need to be reminded of what used to be and what is now reality.” The Lipscomb community will observe the life of Dr. King with week-long service opportunities and events. For more information on how you can get involved,...
