Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: A Historical Perspective
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, in collaboration with the Wits African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), and the UJ Library held a documentary screening and discussion on “Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.: 50 Years Later”. Written and directed by Thomas Friedman, “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: A Historical Perspective” offers a one-of-a-kind examination of Dr. King’s extraordinary life. Using rare and largely unseen footage and photographs, Friedman explores how Dr. King’s ideas, beliefs and methods evolved in the face of the rapidly changing climate of the Civil Rights Movement. The event was attended by 54 guests.
Speakers: Professor Adekeye Adebajo, Director, Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, University of Johannesburg.
Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Director, African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), Wits University.
Event Type
Venue
Chinua Achebe Auditorium (6th Floor), Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Library, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Date
Friday, 22 June 2018
Time
13:30 – 16:30
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.