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Civil rights
Honoring MLK Jr.'s life and legacy
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Music takes center stage at Oxford's MLK Celebration
Oxford College and surrounding communities came together on the evening of January 17 to lift their voices in celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Oxfords annual MLK Celebrationhosted in conjunction with Emory King Week and held at Old Church just north of campusfeatured musical performances from Oxappella under the direction of Dr. Emorja Roberson and two other Oxford groups directed by Dr. Marvin McNeill: the Chamber Ensemble and the Soul Collective, a new group inspired by the traditions of African American soul, funk, and R&B. Newton Countys MLK Interdenominational Choir also performed, and the audience opened the ceremony by signing together the hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing.We wanted to expand some of the music offerings for this years program knowing we could use a lift going into , said Lyn Pace, Oxford College Chaplain. That also gave us the opportunity to include even more student voices, which showcases the deep talent and gifts of our student body. The reactions and feedback to the music and our speakers showed us how deeply moving the whole of the celebration was for those in attendance.
The Celebration was jointly sponsored by Oxfords Office