King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
Biography
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at DU on January 24, 1964. He returns to speak again at DU on May 18, 1966. 700 students riot after the May 18th MLK speech, in addition to two junk cars being burned and a sit-in staged.
Sources
Marie Caruso, “King, Barnett and a Hot Issue…,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 68, no. 28, January 31, 1964, 5.
Biography
Plans underway to have King speak at DU - week of January 21, 1964.
Biography
Speaks at DU on the topic of "The Future of Integration" May, 1967.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 103, 1996 January 18
Elders to speak at MLK celebrations tonight. Alpha Tau Omega gets evicted. Debaters second overseas.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 104, 1997 January 23
NO EXCEPTIONS? Parking revenue legality under investigation. Everybody’s All-American. …in memory of King.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 104, 1997 January 16
DU think-tank adds new finish. “If He Were Alive”. Nothin’ but net.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 108, 2001 January 11
DU trustees nix shuttle bill. Bush picks DU alumnae for cabinet. Campus plans week-long MLK observance.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 109, 2003 January 14
Big bucks for books. Betances opens King holiday events. AUSA endorses Pack the House. Women’s council set to do play.
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