Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation
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Keep Moving Toward Justice
This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will feature welcomes from Mayor Fraley, and Chief Scott from the City of Berea as well as President Roelofs of Berea College. We will hear musical performances from the Black Music Ensemble, the Blue Grass Ensemble, and an original piece “I Won't Be Quiet” by Abigail Sell, […]
Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., BereaIn Peace and Freedom: My Journey in Selma Dr. Lafayette will share his experience as a Baptist minister, civil rights leader, peace and social justice advocate, and educator. A member and co-founder of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, Dr. Lafayette, a trusted colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., participated in the most significant civil […]
Zeb Harrison & The Sounds of Praise
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., BereaWhat Real Horns Are Made Of!!! This brass ensemble features a big band sound that moves between New Orleans style music and contemporary gospel with a splash of jazz. While not a Mardi Gras band, the ensemble uses the same instruments—trombones, sousaphones, and euphoniums. The addition of drums and keyboards creates their signature sound.