I just wanted to let followers of The Gadfly know that I will be speaking on April 6, 2015 at Keuka College. The College has an annual Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , his words, actions and life at this time every year. My talk will be about my own experiences in Selma, Al., how I got involved, what that journey has meant and where we are today.
I'm very honored to have been asked to share thoughts and experiences with the college community and the public. Dr. King was assassinated 47 years ago today at 39 years old and with much left to do. His leadership and commitment to non-violence are missed in today's world but he continues to have influence throughout the world.
The talk on Monday will be at 4:30pm in Hageman Hall (Rm 109) at Keuka College. Here are more details Speaking Announcement & Article.
A gadfly upsets the status quo by posing different or novel questions, or just being an irritant. Socrates pointed out that dissent, like the gadfly, was easy to swat, but the cost to society of silencing individuals who were irritating could be very high.
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