MLK 11.12.61 Documentary Premiere & Panel Discussion Recording Now Available
On Nov. 12, 1961, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Mankato, Minnesota. While here, he gave two sermons at Centenary United Methodist Church and a speech at Mankato High School. To explore this history, the Kessel Peace Institute of Minnesota State University, Mankato and True Façade Pictures collaborated to make a 40-minute documentary. The film explores the history, context and legacy of Dr. King’s visit to Mankato and reflects on where we have been as a community, and where we need to be heading. The video premiered during a live online event on January 17 and included a panel discussion.
Thank you to our partners:
- African American Affairs
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Education
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Department of Communication Studies
- Department of History
- Greater Mankato Diversity Council
- Kessel Peace Institute
- Love & Struggle
- Memorial Library at Minnesota State Mankato
- Target Corporation
