In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the Rev. Dr. Susan Young, Director of the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life, offers a reflection on how Dr. King's prophetic words in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" are just as important for us today as they were when he first wrote them in 1963. As we reflect upon the events in Washington, D.C., we encourage you to Rev. Dr. Young's address and access Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail".
Martin Luther King, Jr. called himself a democratic socialist. He believed that America needed a “radical redistribution of economic and political power.” He challenged America’s class system and its racial caste system. He opposed US militarism. by Peter Dreier, E.P. Clapp distinguished professor of politics at Occidental College.
The community partners we work with have well-established relationships with SLICE or other offices (such as the UEPI and the CCBL). Because these connections are so important, we strive to sustain our partnerships by creating mutually beneficial projects and community engagement opportunities.
Traditional MLK Day(s) of Service Collaborators
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SLICE would like to thank the following Oxy departments for their continued support!
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
Intercultural Community Center
Residential Education & Housing Services
Office of Marketing and Communication
Virtual/Remote Service Resources
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Resources for Food Insecurity & Economic Hardship
ORSL has compiled a list of resources for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity or economic hardship due to the pandemic.