News Release: FAMU COLLEGE OF LAW RECOGNIZES MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR HOLIDAY

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) College of Law is recognizing the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with several special events and activities.

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

The FAMU College of Law and Black Law Students Association are partnering with the Orlando Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated to present a program aimed at addressing injustices in the African American community.

 

15th Annual MLK Leadership Forum

“The Year of the Woman: Why the 2018 Political Season Became the Year When Women Took Center Stage”

Reception 6:15 p.m.

Forum 7 p.m.

The following panelists are scheduled to participate:

Alisia Adamson-Profit, Esq (Moderator)

Panelists:

Sarah Elbadri

Molly Nardella, Esq.

Mikaela Nix, Esq

Jasmine Burney-Clarke

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

The FAMU College of Law will participate in the Southwest Orlando Jaycees’ 35th

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.

Downtown Orlando

10 a.m.

THEME: “King’s Vision: Humanity Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny.”

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 21

The College of Law will conclude commemorative recognition with an event aimed at

the beautification of the community surrounding the law school campus.  The 12th annual Parramore Clean-Up Service Project is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to give back by pitching in through collecting trash, painting signs, weeding and trimming among other tasks.

FAMU College of Law

8:30 a.m.

 

“This is our neighborhood and we have a responsibility to help keep it clean. We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and pitching in.” said FAMU Law Professor Patricia Broussard. Professor Broussard, who also serves on the Orlando Mayor’s MLK Commission, initiated this event in 2008.

 

For more information about the FAMU College of Law, please visit law.famu.edu.