Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
6 - 8 p.m. (Doors open 5:30 p.m.)
H. M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Building Auditorium
EVENT PROGRAM
Welcome
Dr. Will Guzman
Assistant Vice-Chancellor of International Programs and Community Engagement, NCCU
Greetings
Dedreana Freeman
City Council Member, City of Durham
Remarks
Bruce Ham
President and Chief Executive Officer, YMCA
Purpose
Rev. William Lucas
Chairperson, Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee
Selection
NCCU Worship and Praise Inspirational Mass Choir
Introduction of Panel
Anthony Williams and Jordan Squire
Clarence E. Lightner Y Achievers
Moderator
Rev. Lisa Yebuah
Featured Guest
Rev. Dr. Sterling Freeman
Selection
NCCU Worship and Praise Inspirational Mass Choir
Call to Action
Kassia Bryant
President, Political Science Club
Closing
Calleen Herbert
Director, Office of Community Engagement and Service, NCCU
Acknowledgement
Lee King
Executive Director, Sr. Lead Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo Bank
Prayer
Pastor Pebbles Lucas
Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Durham
Reception
Small Group Discussions
NCCU Student Facilitators
Livingroom Conversations
