Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Empowerment Conference

01/20/2016

Take a moment to see the new graduates of the MLK Youth Empowerment Conference and their experience via this video.

04/15/2015

Hey all, it is that time of the year again. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Empowerment Conference is currently accepting applications for our leadership program. We encourage that students who will be juniors and seniors apply! Go to www.mlkconference.com for more information!

The overarching goal of the Martin Luther King Youth Empowerment Conference is to inspire and empower high school students to become effective advocates and allies for peaceful social change on issues of violence, prejudice and discrimination.

06/03/2014

Yes, we should all be feminists, but too often we believe that the plight of the oppressed is solely the business of the oppressed, and that the society in which that oppression is born and grows and the role of the oppressors and beneficiaries are all somehow subordinate...Not all men are part of the problem, but, yes, all men must be part of the solution.

Fighting sexism and misogyny isn’t just women’s work.

05/11/2014

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rita Johnson in receiving the 2014 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award given by Cheyney University!

Dr. Rita A. Johnson, a Full Professor of Psychology in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, is the 2014 recipient of the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. She received the prestigious honor at the May 10 Commencement Ceremony on the historic camp…

04/15/2014

The application to be a staff member for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Empowerment Conference will be closing this Thursday, April 17, 2014. Please be sure to submit your application prior to the above date to ensure that you are considered for a position. Thank you!

03/07/2014

HOW IS IT THAT A NATION LEGALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL—REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR GENDER—CONTINUALLY REPRODUCES PATTERNS OF RACIAL INEQUALITY?

10/14/2013

[Christopher Columbus] discovered the New World much like a meteorite discovered the dinosaurs.

All of the information in this essay came from A People's History of the United States, by Howard Zinn, and Lies My Teacher Told Me, by James W. Loewen, both of which uses primary sources such as eyewitness accounts, journal entries, and letters from Christopher Columbus himself.

08/28/2013

Today is the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" speech. If you have never watched him deliver this speech, today should be the day.

I Have a Dream Speech Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C. When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring fro...

07/22/2013

Scholarship opportunity for young Latinas (between the ages of 16 and 25). The deadline has been extended to August 1, 2013.

06/05/2013

The Ceceilyn Miller Institute is offering undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a leadership and diversity conference in August. This would be great for current student looking to enhance and strengthen their leadership and diversity skills. Look forward to seeing as many as you there!

The National Student Leadership Diversity Convention will be the largest national gathering of student leaders and advisors to address the most critical topics of diversity and social justice challenging our campuses today. Through experiential workshops, keynote sessions, and round table discussion...

05/09/2013

Hey MLK Alumni! We wanted to let you know of a new way of receiving up-to-date information on the MLK Conference, while staying connected with the community. Text -alumni to (862) 766-6444 to get the latest information on volunteer opportunities, becoming a staff member, and many other things. Remember to continue Rocking the MLK!

04/17/2013

We will be holding our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Empowerment Conference Graduation to honor our current Ambassadors on completing a year of intensive leadership and diversity training. We look forward to have as many parents, guardians, friends and former Ambassadors to attend the Graduation this Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1:30pm in Harrison High School located at 800 Hamilton Street Harrison, NJ 07029. Please RSVP by emailing Jose Luis Posos at [email protected].