Sunday, October 19, 2008

The Center, since its creation has made diversity one of its top priorities. This is shown by the initiative section of its website which reads "The Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Center cordially invites you to participate in a book club on diversity-THESE FORUMS ARE OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE. Twice each semester, the UK family and the general community will be encouraged to read a book which deals with some aspect of diversity."(uky.edu/mlkcc). The Martin Luther King Cultural Center features events both weekly, and annually, that celebrate the many cultures of the world. Salsa dancing, rockers music, international conversation hour, poetry reading, amongst others. (uky.edu/mlkcc). I have sat-in on a salsa dancing lesson before, but was too shy to join in. I remember seeing people of every color and nationality, most accompanied by a good friend, who would be their partner. This a scene which makes the King Center unique. I watched people matched almost not at all with the same race, with full smiles on their faces, and enthusiasm for learning in their feet. The teacher of the salsa class is a young black female of muslim religion. She has been teaching the class every week for the past two years. It is truly a fun, and touching sight to see.

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