Building the Dream Together - Freedom, Justice, and Unity in Action

Centenary College students, faculty, and staff celebrate the legacy and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the College’s annual Dream Week.

 

Chapel Service 
Speaker: Dr. Latoya Pierce, Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Tuesday, January 21
11:10 AM • Brown Chapel

Dr. Pierce's message will focus on this year's themes of freedom, justice, and unity. 

Centenary BIPOC Stories
Wednesday, January 22 
6:30 PM • Meadows Museum

Centenary students and alumni will discuss a collection of research, interviews, and dialogues on race relevant to the College's history. The facilitators are Mr. Chris Brown, director of the Centenary College Archives, and Dr. Jama Grove, assistant professor of history at Centenary.

Keynote Speaker: Rev. Emily Carroll
Thursday, January 23
11:10 AM • Whited Room

Rev. Carroll, a UMC pastor at Shady Grove UMC in Mansfield, LA, was invited to attend the 2023 UN Climate Change conference in Dubai. Rev. Carroll's talk will focus on environmental awareness and environmental justice, especially in disenfranchised communities of color. The first portion of Rev. Carroll’s talk will be an ecumenical (faith-based) message that reflects her work as a pastor. The second portion will be an interview/Q&A with Dr. Latoya Pierce.

Day of Service
Friday, January 24
1:00-3:00 PM

Centenary students will have an opportunity to volunteer their time and efforts at Common Ground, a community center in the Cedar Grove neighborhood.