Northwestern associated student government VP Jourdan Dorrell introduced the keynote with an overview of Jemison’s vast career accomplishments as the first woman of color in the world to go into space, her technology consulting work, her work around the globe as a general practice doctor, her science literacy advocacy projects for youth and her leadership on the 100 Year Starship initiative. The audience rose to sing the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” sometimes referred to as “the Black national anthem,” a poem by James Weldon Johnson set to music by his brother John Rosamond Johnson in 1905. Help us to celebrate diversity, not fear it.” “We haven’t yet gotten to the promised land … we take this time to celebrate the goal and the journey.” Explaining why Jemison was the perfect keynote for the celebration she said, “Astronauts’ exploration of space united us all. King would have been 88-years old and connecting his marches for civil rights to the world-wide women’s marches over the weekend and the 1913 march for women’s right to vote.Įvanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl spoke about the significance of a two-week long observation of MLK. Larry Stuelpnagel, assistant professor, Medill School of Journalism and political science, welcomed the community reminding them that today Dr. She concluded with sung lines from the Qur’an that echoed King’s words about the symbiotic relationship of justice and love. King’s message of radical love and radical justice. King’s pastoral calling, the piece concluded with lines from “Give Me Jesus” sung with heartfelt expression.Īssociate University Chaplain and Director of Interfaith Engagement Tahera Ahmad gave the invocation, which spoke of the relevance of Dr. The crowd settled when soprano Darshaya Oden, resplendent in a sparkling blue satin gown, delivered a soaring medley entitled “Heaven Spirituals.” In a nod to Dr. The community-wide Evanston MLK commemoration at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall opened to a packed auditorium and balcony. Jemison, who is also a physician and science and technology advocate, spoke on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses. The events included a candlelight vigil, oratorical contest, panel discussions, a day of service and learning and more. Dr. Jemison’s inspiring address was the keynote and the culmination. King with a two-week schedule of events Jan. Northwestern commemorated the life and work of Dr. 23) that Americans of all backgrounds should strive to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King by using their talent, skills and “place at the table” to help others and carry Dr. Mae Jemison, who grew up on Chicago’s South Side and rose to become the first woman of color astronaut to fly in space, declared at Northwestern University Monday (Jan. The stage, it's various interactions and stage transitions are discussed in the following Rewind Theater of the Hawkgirl vs. The Hall of Justice is a stage in Injustice: Gods Among Us. This causes public outrage, with many citizens taking offense to the idea of superheroes from foreign countries using an American landmark as their base of operations, and cause a few civilians to blow up the Hall while the JLI was away on a mission. The Hall was later appropriated by the United Nations as the headquarters for the new Justice League International. The Hall was designed by John Stewart and Wonder Woman, and financed by Batman and built from scratch by Superman. and in the same location as the JSA and All-Star Squadron original headquarters. The Hall of Justice was constructed by the Justice League of America following a year after the destruction of the previous Justice League Watchtower, and located in Washington, D.C.
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