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Fri, Jan 25 2013 12:05:33

Vanderbilt celebrates MLK Day 2013

Vanderbilt University’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. included a weekend of service, art exhibits, a keynote address by Michelle Alexander, and much more. Here are a few highlights from social media.

  1. VUMLK
    Vanderbilt MLK Day@VUMLK
    MLK Weekend of Service starts today! So many projects to participate in, how does one choose? @OACSatVandy #VUMLK #MLKDay
    Fri, Jan 18 2013 08:30:55
  2. #MLKDay is in the air at Vandy! @VUMLK #VUMLK http://pic.twitter.com/PBs9e2zZ
    Mike Zimmerman@aquabatix
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    Fri, Jan 18 2013 09:34:24
  3. Are You M.A.D. starting off MLK Weekend of Service at Dismas House! #VUMLK instagr.am/p/Upvqwyu9xi/
    WhitTuck@7DuckTuck
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    Fri, Jan 18 2013 20:42:58
  4. Just as we arrived, the fire fighters of Engine 20 were called away. #VUMLK @HONashville http://pic.twitter.com/u54Q3pSU
    Vanderbilt CKI@vandycki
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    Sat, Jan 19 2013 08:14:29
  5. Andrew preps for paint work in an NFD bedroom. #VUMLK #OACSatVandy http://pic.twitter.com/WT1OMZdt
    Vanderbilt CKI@vandycki
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    Sat, Jan 19 2013 08:30:59
  6. Angie and Katie painting at the NFD station on Richard Jones Rd. #VUMLK #MLKDay #OACSatVandy http://pic.twitter.com/B5WpWIoY
    Vanderbilt CKI@vandycki
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    Sat, Jan 19 2013 10:45:09
  7. MsCaptainM0RGAN
    M Frank@MsCaptainM0RGAN
    Had a great morning serving the fire department and painting their fire house! #VUMLK #DayofService
    Sat, Jan 19 2013 11:45:47
  8. vandycki
    Vanderbilt CKI@vandycki
    At #Nashville FD Engine 20: "It doesn't always seem like...someone cares." We do. Thanks for everything! #Heroes #VUMLK @HONashville
    Sat, Jan 19 2013 12:57:17
  9. vandycki
    Vanderbilt CKI@vandycki
    Our #MLKDay celebration isn't over! Another team is headed to serve Nashville's heroes on Monday. #VUMLK #Service
    Sat, Jan 19 2013 16:00:42
  10. _TELLAvision
    c.mitch @_TELLAvision
    i hope everyone tuned in and saw @Vandy_AKAs ' Founders Day & MLK Service Project as the leading story on News Channel 5!!! #SUPREMEservice
    Sat, Jan 19 2013 16:03:59
  11. Looking fwd to Vandy alum Prof Michelle Alexander delivering the keynote address at Vanderbilt's MLK Commemoration. http://pic.twitter.com/TDcdfcaf
    Cynthia Marie@cynmarieMBA
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 07:46:59
  12. March starting! @kaigilly @OLAttaSwag #vumlk http://pic.twitter.com/xAiSa43k
    Katherine@wouldirunoff
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 07:48:50
  13. Picture with @jamesfranklinvu and @KaiGilly! #vumlk http://pic.twitter.com/XGtguGgG
    Katherine@wouldirunoff
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 08:13:45
  14. ShemikaE
    SYH@ShemikaE
    Shout out to James Franklin, Vanderbilt's head football for supporting MLK, Day with Tennessee State University and the people of Nashville.
    Mon, Jan 21 2013 08:54:47
  15. KaiGilly
    Kaila Gilbert@KaiGilly
    Just marched for freedom! with @OLAttaSwag @wouldirunoff @ericajoyy @others #andcoachfranklin #MLKday #vumlk #inspired
    Mon, Jan 21 2013 08:58:22
  16. frederick_mona
    Mona Frederick@frederick_mona
    Listen today to an interview of MLK recorded by RPW in 1964. They have an interesting conversation. tinyurl.com/b56fsku #MLK
    Mon, Jan 21 2013 09:29:45
  17. MLK walk with the soRHOrs from Vandy & Fisk. NAACP & Rhoers. instagr.am/p/UwSB9BNJbG/
    Jaleeca (soft c) @UrbanFrenzy7
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 09:37:21
  18. vupeabody
    Peabody College@vupeabody
    Wise words from Martin Luther King Jr.: Whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward: ow.ly/i/1oWeg #vumlk #mlkday
    Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:09:55
  19. Rev Joe Ingle speaking on color kindness in our age. #VUMLK #MLKDay @VUMLK http://pic.twitter.com/XtjHlhC1
    Mike Zimmerman@aquabatix
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:38:36
  20. From Rosa Parks to Rocca Fella … can't wait. #VUMLK #MLKDay @VUMLK http://pic.twitter.com/Qkg47fqf
    Mike Zimmerman@aquabatix
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 12:46:22
  21. Thanks to everyone who participated in our #MLKDay Weekend of Service! #VUMLK @OACSatVandy http://pic.twitter.com/XaV65Abf
    Vanderbilt CKI@vandycki
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 12:50:25
  22. eburtonkrieger
    Eric Burton-Krieger@eburtonkrieger
    Just left @VanderbiltU #MLKDay Art Exhibit: A Story of Hope by Ndume Olatushani - beautiful. I had class w/ him in prison & now he is free.
    Mon, Jan 21 2013 12:52:10
  23. @Vandy_AKAs: our own Brianna Hawkins & @KT_Alphas Michael McGee representing on the MLK Panel today in Sarratt Cinema! http://pic.twitter.com/2lrgbXVo
    Elegant Eta Beta @Vandy_AKAs
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    Mon, Jan 21 2013 13:04:56
  24. ThatGuyDamier
    chanel cotour nigga@ThatGuyDamier
    Here at the MLK day ceremony at vandy. Showing my respects to mr. King for giving me the opportunities that I have today.
    Mon, Jan 21 2013 16:13:12
  25. Pierce_G
    Pierce Greenberg@Pierce_G
    "Let freedom ring from JC Napier Homes to Belle Meade," says middle school essay winner at Vandy MLK event.
    Mon, Jan 21 2013 16:51:24

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