Marietta College kicked off its week-long recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s life and work on Saturday with a celebration at the Alma McDonough Auditorium.

They met Lynda Blackmon Lowery who is now in her 70’s. “It was white blood that was available but they wouldn’t give that to her," Koenig said. Blackmon Lowery was youngest person to have ...

Keynote speaker Lynda Blackmon Lowery joined the presentation over a video call to share her firsthand experience of participating in the civil rights movement in the ’60s. At just 14 years old ...

Keynote speaker Lynda Blackmon Lowery joined the presentation over a video call to share her firsthand experience of participating in the civil rights movement in the ’60s. At just 14 years old ...

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day only two days away, Marietta College held it’s MLK Day Celebration in the Alma McDonough Auditorium. The event featured music from Karen Walker, a brief statement from ...

Established in 2018, the purpose of the Lynda Blackmon Lowery Youth Leadership Award is to recognize a student in 9th or 10th grade who has shown commitment to building community, enhancing ...

Lynda Blackmon Lowery (Photo Provided) In keeping with King’s call to serve others, MC will offer a series of volunteer opportunities for students and employees from Saturday, Jan. 18 ...

The highlight of the day will be a keynote address by Lynda Blackmon Lowery, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and the youngest marcher to participate in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery ...