Celebration of Economic Legacy of Dr. King Slated for Loyola Law School This Afternoon

The legacy of Dr. King's economic impact on the nation will be part of the Rev. James Lawson's discussion this afternoon (Thursday, Jan. 13) at 4 p.m. at Loyola Law School, downtown Los Angeles. Rev. Lawson, one of Dr. King's top lieutenants, will speak about economic justice issues s...

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Published inLos Angeles sentinel Vol. 65; no. 42
Main Author Dungee, Ron
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, Calif Los Angeles Sentinel 19.01.2000
Subjects
African Americans
Black culture
Black people
Culture
Economics
Interest groups
King, Martin Luther
Lobbying
Lobbyists
Minority & ethnic groups
Politics
Race relations
Traditions
Los Angeles, CA
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Summary:The legacy of Dr. King's economic impact on the nation will be part of the Rev. James Lawson's discussion this afternoon (Thursday, Jan. 13) at 4 p.m. at Loyola Law School, downtown Los Angeles. Rev. Lawson, one of Dr. King's top lieutenants, will speak about economic justice issues still facing America as we enter the new century. "Rev. Lawson will help us spotlight Dr. King's determination to make solutions to the problems of the poor an integral part of this nation's promise to insure life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," said professor of law Gary Williams. "It is fitting for Loyola Law School, which has demonstrated its concern for social justice through the implementation of a mandatory pro bono program and a public interest scholarship program, to commemorate Dr. King's dedication to economic justice." Rev. Lawson's speech is part of Loyola Law School's second annual celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. King. It is part of an intriguing program planned by Professors Larry Lawrence and Gary Williams, which also will feature the marvelous documentary, "At the River I Stand," which chronicles Dr. King's involvement in the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers' strike.
ISSN:0890-4340