2018 MLK Jr. Oration Competition
Venue: Graduate Life Center (VT), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Virginia Tech presents the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Oration Competition on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 inside the Graduate Life Center Auditorium on the campus of Virginia Tech as part of the Virginia Tech's Celebration of Dr. King's life and legacy.

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s death and Virginia Tech will honor his legacy by creating a new initiative: The Virginia Tech MLK Oration Competition. This competition is for those who love public speaking, social justice, and speech writing. It is a celebration of self-understanding, integrity, and courageous leadership.

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an exuberant and intellectual speaker. His distinct language and style made him one of the greatest orators in U.S. history. His speeches were crucial to evoking investment, action, and justice during the Civil Rights Movement.

With the craft and sophistication of Dr. King in mind, the two-stage oration process includes writing, memorizing, and performing a speech. This competition includes monetary awards. All Virginia Tech sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are encouraged to apply for this competition, with four top prizes of $500.00.

Admission is free.

For more information, visit: https://ccc.vt.edu/awareness/mlk/MLK_Oration_Competition.html.

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