UNC Asheville MLK Jr. Celebration

Distinguished Speaker Series
Dr. Robert Bullard
Wed. January 20   7pm
Lipinsky Auditorium(Book Signing to follow)

"One of the environmental leaders of the century." - Newsweek

Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with "the father of environmental justice."

Dr. Robert Bullard challenges government and industry policies that place people of color and poor people at risk. Dr. Bullard is the Director of the Environmental Justice Resource Center at Clark Atlanta University, and the author of over 15 books that address issues of sustainable development, environmental racism, smart urban growth, community reinvestment, and housing and transportation equity. (For a list of books by Dr. Bullard, click here.)

TICKETS REQUIRED
*Free for UNC Asheville students, faculty, staff, alumni, NCCCR. Limit one per OneCard. Limited Seating. Please get your ticket in person, in advance at the Highsmith Union Box Office beginning January 11, 2010 with your UNC Asheville OneCard.

* $5 GENERAL PUBLIC. Tickets available in person at the door ONLY, beginning 6pm day of event.

Presented in partnership with the following UNC Asheville departments and many area community groups: The Intercultural Center/Multicultural Student Programs, Student Environmental Center, Africana Studies, The Center for Diversity Education, Asheville Green Opportunities, UNC Asheville Cultural Events & Special Academic Programs