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Identifier
suAV-0035
Collection Number
SUJ-003.002 Suffolk University Event and News Coverage Video Recordings
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00:14:13
Subject Heading
African Americans -- Civil rights; King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006
Description
On February 26, 1998, Coretta Scott King, founder and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, spoke on "The Importance of Black History Month" at Suffolk's C. Walsh Theatre. CLAS Dean Michael Ronayne welcomed the crowd, including students from the Fletcher Elementary School in Cambridge who participate in the Kids to College program in conjunction with the university.
In her speech on "The Importance of Black History Month," Mrs. King focused on her belief that a priority for our nation should be the rewritingofour history books to present an accurate picture ofthe minority experience in America. She explained that we cannot achieve Martin Luther King, It s dream of a nation united in justice until America s children understand their true history." She also spoke ofher support for af rmative actionprograms, the Clinton administration for it s diverse Cabinet appointments, and for education programs that improve relations among various ethnic groups. Finally, she issued a challenge to the younger members ofthe audience: History is calling your generation to rise above and come forward. Lead us to a nation where the basic needs ofhome and nourishment are secured for every citizen."
The program concluded with a reception in the Great Hall ofthe State House at which Governor Paul Cellucci presented Mrs. King with commemorative State House porcelain coasters.
Date
2-6-1998
Publisher
Suffolk University
City
Boston
Keywords
African American Studies, Politics and Social Change, Race and Ethnicity, United States History
Disciplines
African American Studies | American Studies | Social Justice
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Recommended Citation
King, Coretta Scott, "Coretta Scott King speech at Suffolk University" "The Importance of Black History Month" (videorecording), 1998" (1998). Suffolk University Recordings. 37.
https://dc.suffolk.edu/su-av/37