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Martin Luther King Jr. Opening Reception

On Jan. 17, 2008, Denison formally convened the Martin Luther King Jr. event series with a well-attended opening reception held in the Presidents' room of the William Howard Doane Library.

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The Presidents' room of the William Howard Doane Library held an appreciative crowd for the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration series.

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Dr. Lauren Araiza, professor of history, discussed women in the civil rights movement and the influence those women had Dr. King's life and work.

Dr. Lauren Araiza
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Dr. Raymond Wise, class of '83, professor in the department of music and director of Denison's Gospel Choir, spoke on the history and importance of negro spirituals and gospel music.

Dr. Raymond Wise '83