Published: Jan. 18, 2023

On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Boulder County community enjoyed an MLK Day tribute through song, poetry and community recognition. The event took place at the Jewish Community Center and was facilitated by Erick Finnestead and Glenda Robinson. Many CU affiliates were in attendance and Professor Reiland Rabaka, founder and director of the Center for African and African American Studies, gave the keynote address. Also, Associate Teaching Professor Nii Armah Sowah presented dance to the packed house.听

Nii Armah Sowah leads a crowd in dance. (Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Nii Armah Sowah, associate teaching professor at CU Boulder, leads an audience attending an MLK Day event in dance.听

An audience, including CU Boulder affiliates, engages in an MLK Day program at the Jewish Community Center. (Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

An audience, including CU Boulder affiliates, engages in an MLK Day program at the Jewish Community Center.

Nii Armah Sowah (Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Nii Armah Sowah

Nii Armah Sowah, associate teaching professor at CU Boulder, leads an audience attending an MLK Day event in dance.听

Thomas Windham and Reiland Rabaka embrace as Rabaka takes the stage after being introduced by Windham. (Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Thomas Windham and Reiland Rabaka embrace as Rabaka takes the stage after being introduced by Windham.

Reiland Rabaka gives a speech. (Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Professor Reiland Rabaka, founder and director of CU Boulder's Center for African and African American Studies, gives a rousing keynote address at a Boulder County MLK Day event.听

Professor Reiland Rabaka, founder and director of CU Boulder's Center for African and African American Studies, stands in front of a hope display. (Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Professor Reiland Rabaka, founder and director of CU Boulder's Center for African and African American Studies, stands in front of a hope display including an image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

(From left to right) CU president Todd Saliman, Professor Reiland Rabaka, Chancellor Philip DiStefano and College of Arts and Sciences Dean Glen Krutz pose for a photo together. (Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

(From left to right) CU president Todd Saliman, Professor Reiland Rabaka, Chancellor Philip DiStefano and College of Arts and Sciences Dean Glen Krutz pose for a photo together.

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