SLCC Holds Reading & Discussion for THE MEETING, 1/25

A public reading of 'The Meeting' will be held on January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, located at 569 S. 1300 E. in Salt Lake City.

The Meeting is a one-act play that depicts an imagined meeting between DR. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.

"This play offers a powerfully human exploration of ideas and beliefs present in two very different men during a time of great turmoil in the campaign for civil and human rights," said Richard Scott, director of The Grand Theatre. "Their individual approaches to the problem of racism and discrimination are born from a similarity in experiences and a common goal, but very different methodologies of how to get there. The play finds the human voice in both not just their iconic voices-it finds their commonality. A great reminder in this era of shrill and strident voices that our differences need to be respected and our common humanity celebrated."

The play examines both men's philosophies as each assert positions on freedom, dignity and respect for African Americans and all others who have suffered injustice.

A panel discussion and reception will follow the reading.

About the College: Salt Lake Community College is an accredited, student-focused, urban college meeting the diverse needs of the Salt Lake community. Home to more than 62,000 students each year, the College is the largest supplier of workforce development programs in the State of Utah. The College is the sole provider of applied technology courses in the Salt Lake area, with 13 sites, an eCampus, and nearly 1,000 continuing education sites located throughout the Salt Lake valley. Personal attention from an excellent faculty is paramount at the College, which maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of less than 20 to 1.

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