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>The Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Idaho is
>hosting its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration:
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>                          Monday, January 22
>                          7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
>                          Student Union Building
>                          Ballroom.
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>The Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration event also will feature music;
>university and community organizations exhibit tables; readings by
>winners of a Human Rights essay contest and the recipients of the Dr.
>Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Awards.
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>The program features Living Voices, a non-profit educational theatre
>organization, that will perform "The Right to Dream - Share the
>Struggle." Based in Seattle, Living Voices, presents a variety of
>programs using a combination of theatre and media to bring to life
>significant moments in history through the eyes of young people.
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>"The Right to Dream" features Raymond Hollis as he comes of age in
>Mississippi during the '50 and '60s. One of Hollis' first instances with
>prejudice comes early in life, when he befriends a white boy.
>Eventually, Hollis is not allowed to visit with his friend. Later, as a
>college student, he becomes a civil rights advocate, participating in
>numerous sit-ins and protests.
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>For more information about Living Voices, go to:
>www.speakeasy.org/livingvoices/index.html.
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>  A donation box serving Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse will be
>                                available.
>                Food and personal care items are requested.

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