Eastern Michigan University will mark the 50th anniversary of the civil rights March on Washington Wednesday with a ceremony at Martin Luther King Jr. Gardens.
President Susan Martin will welcome guests to the event at just before three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. At three, bells and chimes will ring on campus, and Dr. King's speech will be played.
Following the speech, closing remarks will be offered by State Representative David Rutledge and EMU professor Donald Woods. Dr. Woods teaches in the university's Department of Africology and African-American Studies.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gardens are located near Welch Hall, off Cross Street on the south side of the EMU campus.
