Ethiopian American novelist Dinaw Mengestu, known for his powerful and personal depictions of the immigrant experience and perspectives on the American dream, will be the keynote speaker for Vanderbilt University’s 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorative event. Register here to attend the virtual event. Martin Luther King Jr. There are several additional community events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Information can be found on the MLK Commemorative Series website. Starting in 2021, the university has designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid staff holiday to further align with the university’s increased efforts to strengthen equity, diversity and inclusion across the university community.

Source: Ethiopian News January 11, 2021 15:00 UTC