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As the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. this month, Avon Old Farms School invited Eddie Glaude Jr., one of the nation’s most prominent scholars, to campus to partake in special events to honor the work and legacy of Dr. King.

At Morning Meeting on Monday, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ahmad Cantrell reminded the students of the importance of the day, and who it celebrates. He spoke about Dr. King, explaining how a significant piece of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life work was his overwhelming belief in the power of education. His academic journey, marked by a doctorate in theology, equipped him with the intellectual tools to articulate a vision of equality in America. He asked students and faculty to let Dr. King’s belief in the power of education inspire our own pursuit of knowledge.

"Dr. Martin Luther King's ability to fuse philosophy and theology with practical demands of social change showcased the power of education in shaping a true leader," Cantrell said.

In addition, he invited Eddie Glaude Jr., one of the nation’s most prominent scholars, to campus this coming weekend to partake in special events to honor the work and legacy of Dr. King.

Dr. Glaude is an author, political commentator, public intellectual and passionate educator who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience. Glaude is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and the former Chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University from 2009 to 2023. He is also on the Morehouse College Board of Trustees. As an author, public intellectual, and passionate educator, he focuses on the complex dynamics of the American experience. He is a widely respected scholar of religious studies and has served on the board of the American Academy of Religion, including a term as president in 2017.

Community members were invited to a Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner Celebration with Dr Glaude on Friday night ahead of a special Community Life Program on Saturday, which included a meet and greet, a keynote address to the entire school community, and an extended Q&A afterward.

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