Clarence Jones to speak at MLK Event on Jan. 27th

Post date: Jan 16, 2014 6:58:48 PM

"King’s Legacy: Challenge for 21st Century" Furman University, South Carolina - Clarence Jones, Speechwriter for Dr. King" will speak at Furman University's Melvin & Dollie Younts Conference Center on January 27th at 7 PM with a Reception & Book signing from 8 PM to 9 PM. As a former personal counsel, advisor, draft speech writer and close friend of Dr. King, Clarence Jones is a scholar in Residence at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute at Stanford University. His Books “What Would Martin Say?” and "Behind the Dream: The Making of the Speech that Transformed a Nation” give an insightful view to the Dr. King of the past with the Events of today. In 1962, Martin Luther King wrote a letter recommending his lawyer and advisor, Clarence B. Jones, to the New York State Bar, stating: “Ever since I have known Mr. Jones, I have always seen him as a man of sound judgment, deep insights, and great dedication. I am also convinced that he is a man of great integrity”

Brothers are urged to attend the event and support the great partnership we have Furman University for the MLK Celebration in Greenville.