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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Dr. Damon A. Williams returns to UVM as a keynote speaker in an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Ira Allen Chapel Jan 25.

Dr. Damon A. Williams gives his second MLK celebration keynote lecture

Sophia Balunek, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2024

Dr. Damon A. Williams returned to UVM to give the University’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration’s keynote lecture on Jan. 25 at Ira Allen Chapel. Williams spoke at UVM in 2022 for the...

Former NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous spoke Jan. 22 at UVM as part of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Education & Learning series. In 2008, at 35 years old, Jealous became the NAACPs youngest ever national leader.

Civil rights speaker calls for action

Rachel Halpern, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

An American civil rights leader and politician spoke at UVM, encouraging young people to work for positive change. Benjamin Jealous came to UVM Jan. 22 as part of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....

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