The UCA community is invited to attend the following public events marking the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
2004 King Holiday Celebration
Schedule of Events
Saturday, Jan. 17
11 a.m.
Remembering King: A Time of Reflection*
Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles – speaker
Agora Conference and Special Events Center
705 East Siebenmorgan Road
*Sponsored by Hendrix College and University of Central Arkansas
Sunday, Jan. 18
3 p.m.
Unity in Praise Gospel Fest
Featuring local church choirs
Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church
601 Spruce Street
Monday, Jan. 19
10 a.m.
MLK, Jr. Memorial (Mayor’s) March
Simon Park Pavilion in Downtown Conway
Featuring pre-stretching and warm up seminar by Minister Phyllis Hodges
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. (Faulkner County Library)
Remember to park your cars at the library and be transported via bus to the march starting point.
11 a.m.
Faulkner County Library
1900 Tyler Street
Featuring Keynote speaker Ron Sheffield and special guest State Attorney General Mike Beebe
Tuesday, Jan. 20
6:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Exploring Race Relations Today
Featuring State Rep. Joyce Elliott
Reves Recital Hall, Trieschmann Building
Hendrix College
Wednesday, Jan. 21
6:30 p.m.
Community Chapel Service
Pastor Logan Hampton, speaker
Greene Chapel
Hendrix College