Young honored as Cheri Beasley calls for ‘connection’ in MLK Jr. Lecture
The former state Supreme Court chief justice spoke at the 45th annual ceremony, which also featured performances and awards.
For the 45th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture and Awards ceremony, keynote speaker Cheri Beasley addressed why this year’s theme was “Cultivating Connection and Creating Change.”
“We must have connection across race, across class, and we must have connection across ideology and generations. Dr. King said the beloved community is a disciplined commitment to live better and to strive for a just society,” Beasley said to the Memorial Hall audience at the Jan. 20 event.