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A march supporting Martin Luther King Jr.s dream of equality took place on Jan. 17 in Ogden, Utah. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Marching toward the future of equality

Alexandrea Bonilla January 19, 2022

On Aug. 28, 1963, over 200,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to march for economic rights and equality. This is where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I...

President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act on Thursday, June 17, 2021, surrounded by members of the Congressional Black Caucus as well as the lead sponsors of the legislation in the Senate. (Evan Vucci / AP Photo)

Juneteenth becomes an official federal holiday

Caitlyn Nichols June 19, 2021

The United States House of Representatives voted on June 16 to make Juneteenth (June 19) the 12th federal holiday. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law on June 17, making the movement official. While...

Ibram X. Kendi joins WSU President Brad Mortensen over Zoom to discuss antiracism. (Lissete Landaverde // The Signpost)

Ibram X. Kendi talks antiracist activism

Lissete Landaverde January 20, 2021

Weber State University hosted a Zoom webinar with author and antiracist activist Ibram X. Kendi and President Brad Mortensen on Jan. 13. The two discussed how to be antiracist and celebrate Martin Luther...

Many people gathered to listen to the speakers as a part of the MLK Freedom Breakfast event.(Israel Campa / The Signpost)

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Adam Rubin January 23, 2020

The following story was written and reported by Adam Rubin and Sharon Valverde Vargas. There was a strong sense of community at the Marshall White Community Center on Jan. 20th at the MLK Freedom Breakfast...

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his, “I Have a Dream,” speech on Aug. 28, 1963. Weber State University commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16.  (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

MLK Breakfast reminds WSU that the dream requires real work

Juliana Palacio January 19, 2017

Weber State University celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day with a breakfast on Jan. 16, entailing breakfast at the Marshall White Center and a panel of speakers chosen based on some of the work each...

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous I Have a Dream speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C. (Source: Wikicommons)

Service opportunities honor MLK Jr.

Keela Disterhaft January 14, 2016

On Jan. 18, the nation will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Weber State University will participate in activities throughout the whole week. On Monday, students can eat breakfast and participate...

Martin Luther King Jr. dirige a la gente desde las escaleras de Lincoln Memorial donde dio el discurso famoso “Tengo un sueno”, el 28 de agosto de 1963. (Fuente: Wikicommons)

Oportunidades de servicio honran a MLK Jr.

Keela Disterhaft January 13, 2016

El 18 de enero, la nación va a honrar el cumpleaños de Martin Luther King Jr. Weber State University va a participar en actividades a lo largo de la semana. El lunes, estudiantes pueden desayunar...

What MLK means to students

January 22, 2013

http://youtu.be/KPHG6xzfScc Weber State University students said they spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day catching up on homework, working and relaxing. The day off from classes provided more than just a...

Gospel Fest to add soul to WSU concert lineup

January 17, 2013

The Weber State University Center for Diversity & Unity will host the 12th Annual Gospel Music Festival, "Make A Joyful Noise: A Soulful Celebration," today at 7:30 p.m. in the Austad Auditorium. Each...

WSU finishes with Habitat for Humanity

March 24, 2012

Weber State University students from the Community Involvement Center continued working with Habitat for Humanity to remodel a Clearfield home Saturday. The remodel began on Feb. 24 when the team of volunteers...

MLK column

January 16, 2012

Last October, I had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and Maryland with several other journalism and broadcasting majors from Weber State University. We had one day to see the sites before we were...

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