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title: MLK Day at Neumann
description: Neumann will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader throughout the week of January 18 with activities that focus on community service and the importance of social justice and equal rights.
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# [MLK Day at Neumann](https://learn.neumann.edu/news/mlk-day-at-neumann)

 Written by [Neumann University](https://learn.neumann.edu/news/author/neumann-university) | Jan 14, 2016 6:14:00 PM

Neumann will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader throughout the week of January 18 with activities that focus on community service and the importance of social justice and equal rights.

**January 18**  
**9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mirenda Center**  
 Hoops from the Heart: A basketball clinic open to youngsters in grades 1-8 ($30 per person), supervised by members of the Knights basketball teams and their coaches. Proceeds benefit the Community Action Agency of Delaware County.

**10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bachmann Lobby**  
 Streaming Dr. King’s *I Have a Dream* speech on the half hour

Volunteer fair: A display and student-staffed table about the opportunities to sign up for community service throughout the year

Operation Hunger: Making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Catholic Charities  
 of Chester

**8 p.m. in Schmidt Multipurpose Room**  
 Screening and discussion of the film *Selma*

**January 19**  
**12:30 p.m. in Campus Ministry**  
 Screening of *Dead Man Walking*

**January 20**  
**7 p.m. in the Devine Hospitality Suite**  
 Screening and discussion of *Hotel Rwanda*

**January 22**  
**8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel**

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the intention of the dignity of all human life.

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