Arts and Entertainment

'King’s Dream' offers a moving tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

A rousing celebration of diversity, unity and peace, "King’s Dream" will be presented at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium as part of the Penn State Berks Arts and Lecture series. This event is free and open to the public.

Powerful images, thought-provoking commentary and captivating archival film footage tell the story of the American civil rights movement through performance and multimedia presentation. Relive the most memorable events in King’s life and the historic contributions of Rosa Parks, the Arkansas Nine, the Freedom Fighters and those who risked it all for social justice and equal rights. Archival film chronicles John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson’s courageous attempts to change social norms, while struggling with the complexity of the Vietnam War and other global issues during the 1960s.

This presentation is part of the Arts and Lecture series. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Life at 610-396-6076.

Last Updated January 9, 2015