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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with “I Have a Dream” recitation

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at an AFL-CIO event

On Thursday, Jan. 12, join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) in honoring the legacy and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

BSFO members will take turns reciting the iconic “I Have A Dream” speech, raising their voices in community to spread Dr. King’s message of love, justice and unity that is still relevant to this day.

As UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., shared last year on the anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, “We must recommit ourselves to doing everything we can to reinforce and promote our nation’s democratic values, and live up to our highest ideals of truth-seeking, inclusion, and respect.”

Join us

  • What: BSFO recites Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech
  • When: Jan. 12, 2 – 2:45 p.m.
  • Zoom: Meeting link
    – Meeting ID: 971 6412 3787
    – Passcode: 644547

For questions, contact Joyce Price.

About BSFO

Established three decades ago, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization at the University of California, Office of the President (BSFO) is an employee-based organization that maintains a network of communication between Black employees at UCOP. BSFO supports local nonprofit organizations which serve the Black community and sponsors a variety of cultural events and programs throughout the year. Through BSFO’s fundraising efforts, members provide monetary scholarships to deserving UC-enrolled students.


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  1. Elizabeth Ellis January 10, 2023 Reply

    I love this event — it still sends chills up my spine every time I hear the words of this speech. Thanks BSFO for doing this.

  2. Lena Zentall January 10, 2023 Reply

    +1 to Elizabeth’s comment. This is a really special event.