MLK 50: A Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On April 4, 2018, all eyes will turn to Memphis, Tennessee to remember the tragic event that occurred 50 years prior. One of our nation’s greatest peacemakers was killed by a sniper’s bullet. Given the significance of the 50^th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, Wright State University will honor his legacy by participating in the nationwide bell-tolling celebration. Nationally, the bells will first ring at the National Civil Rights Museum at 7:01 p.m. Bells will chime in at Wright State University at 7:07 p.m. and ring 39 times to honor the number of years Dr. King dwelled on this earth and to pay homage to his legacy. Please see the attached flyer for more details and help spread the word about this event.