Braving sub-zero temperatures, more than 100 faculty, staff, and students at Fort Lewis College gathered Monday around the campus Clocktower to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Led by members of the Black Student Union (BSU), the group marched across campus in a powerful tribute to the civil rights leader.
The event, organized by the BSU, reflected Dr. King’s commitment to peaceful protest and community unity. BSU President Elijah Smith, 20, addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of continuing Dr. King’s vision of nonviolent resistance.
Following the march, participants gathered for a screening of Selma, the acclaimed historical drama that chronicles Dr. King’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
Brenna Morley, a first-year student from Pagosa Springs, expressed her appreciation for the event. “The energy just felt electric and so inspiring,” said Morley, 19. “Peaceful protests like this are essential, especially in today’s political climate. They show solidarity and bring attention to issues that matter.”
Morley also praised the BSU's leadership, calling its members “great student leaders” and expressing her excitement for the group’s future contributions to campus life.