Honoring the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

July 20, 2018

On Wednesday, April 4, Baylor hosted “The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Community Reconciliation Service Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of MLK’s Assassination” in Powell Chapel in Truett Seminary. In attendance were many students, faculty, staff, and community members.
The service included songs, prayers, and readings from King’s speeches. The program was divided into two portions, remembering his life and his lasting legacy. Portions of the service were led by leaders of various University and community organizations, including King’s fellow Alpha Phi Alpha brothers, who sang their fraternity song and prayer in his memory.