R.I. T. Expressions of King’s Legacy 2016 – Free events: Andrew Young speaker

All events take place Thursday, January 28th

12:00 pm-2:00 pm, “EXPRESSION’S OF KING’S LEGACY KEYNOTE ADDRESS”-Gordon Field House

Andrew Young (keynote address) brings a unique perspective formed by his wealth of experience in national and global leadership to his focus on the challenges of this era. He confronted segregation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and galvanized a movement that transformed a nation through non-violence. Young was a key strategist and negotiator during the Civil Rights Campaigns in Birmingham and Selma that resulted in the passage Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Get your FREE tickets at www.rittickets.com

3:00 pm- 5:00 pm, “KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON”, Student Alumni Union- Ingle Auditorium

Hailed as one of the most critically acclaimed documentaries of the year the film depicts the friendship of music legend and teacher Clark Terry, 89 and Justin Kauflin, a 23 year old, blind piano prodigy.  Kauflin, who suffers from debilitating stage fright, is invited to compete in an elite Jazz competition, just as Terry’s health takes a turn for the worse. As the clock ticks, we see two friends confront the toughest challenges of their lives. Following the screening Justin will provide a musical performance followed by a Q &A. This film is captioned. Free. No ticket needed, seating is first come, first served.

7:00 pm-9:00 pm, “AN EVENING OF JAZZ & DANCE” – NTID Panara Theatre

Join us for a special evening with musical performances by AILEY II, Justin Kauflin and Borinquen Dance Theatre.  AILEY II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Borinquen Dance Theatre is Rochester’s own award-winning Latino dance company. Free. No ticket needed, seating is first come, first served.

9:00 pm, screening of “SELMA”, Student Alumni Union- Ingle Auditorium

Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This film is directed by Ava DuVernay. This film is captioned. Free. No ticket needed, seating is first come, first served.