MLK Jr. Celebration: Biddeford Campus

To commemorate the life of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his visit to the University of New England, we will host flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq where he will present the lecture and performance “Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement.” The primary goal is to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of jazz as an art form, its cultural background, and historical significance. Notably, jazz was an instrument of expression during some of the most difficult periods in American history and is also considered an important pathway to a greater appreciation of music in general.