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Celebration Recognizes Dr. King's Principles
"I suggest that we no longer focus the celebration of Dr. King on what he did right. We need to talk about living out his principles," said former Glenn Director Dr. Julian Earls. He highlighted these principles in his keynote address during Glenn's 7th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Equality Recognition Ceremony held January 25.
Earls said that "although we can't be Dr. King, we can be more like him," if we (1) speak out when witnessing examples of injustice or inequality -- staying silent/neutral only benefits the oppressor, never the victim; (2) avoid clicks or barriers that inhibit working together to make things happen; and (3) seek the truth rather than settle for what you think is the truth or what has always been.
"Living by these principles ensures that everyone has an opportunity, not just the best and brightest," Earls stressed.
Glenn's MLK celebration also featured the second annual MLK Equality Recognition essay contestants and included updates from six of the Equal Opportunity (EO) advisory groups: African Heritage Advisory Council, Asian Pacific Islanders Advisory Council, Disability Awareness Advisory Group, Hispanic Advisory Council, Native American Advisory Council and Women's Adivsory Group. The event was sponsored by the Office of Equal Opporturnity Programs (OEOP).
Antoine Moss, a graduate student intern in the Logistics and Technical Information Division, took first place honors in the centerwide essay contest. Moss and seven other contestants were recognized for expressing their thoughts on the topic, "Celebrating Unity While Embracing Diversity." They were each presented a plaque of appreciation for their participation. Contestants included Dawn Brown, MTI/CROME Administration Office, second place; Dr. Sheila Bailey, Photovoltaic and Space Environments Branch, third place; and honorable mention recipients Cynthia Phillips, SGT/Metrology Services; Dr. Michael Pereira, Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity Branch; Richard Cavicchi, Inlet and Nozzle Branch; Betsy DeLaCruz, Community and Media Relations Office.
The EO Committee is comprised of eight advisory groups, EO counselors and union representatives. This year was the first time annual reports from the advisory groups were part of the celebration. The activities and outreach, chronicled by representatives from each of the advisory groups, offered a glimpse of their efforts to address and improve the diversity and inclusion needs of center employees and targeted underserved communities.
"The diversity of membership in the advisory groups, and employees' support for these events, reflects Dr. King's vision to one day see people of all races and colors united by a common good. It's an affirmation that we at NASA Glenn embrace Dr. King's dream," said Avis Hudson, OEOP advisory group program manager and event chairperson.
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By S. Jenise Veris
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| Image above: Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, center, joins OEOP staff and keynote speaker Dr. Earls in congratulating MLK essay contestants. Left to right: Hudson, Dr. Earls, Brown, Moss, Renee Batts, acting chief for OEOP, Dr. Bailey, Dr. Pereira, Phillips and DeLaCruz. Not pictured: Cavicchi. Credit: NASA/Marvin Smith |
Earls said that "although we can't be Dr. King, we can be more like him," if we (1) speak out when witnessing examples of injustice or inequality -- staying silent/neutral only benefits the oppressor, never the victim; (2) avoid clicks or barriers that inhibit working together to make things happen; and (3) seek the truth rather than settle for what you think is the truth or what has always been.
"Living by these principles ensures that everyone has an opportunity, not just the best and brightest," Earls stressed.
Glenn's MLK celebration also featured the second annual MLK Equality Recognition essay contestants and included updates from six of the Equal Opportunity (EO) advisory groups: African Heritage Advisory Council, Asian Pacific Islanders Advisory Council, Disability Awareness Advisory Group, Hispanic Advisory Council, Native American Advisory Council and Women's Adivsory Group. The event was sponsored by the Office of Equal Opporturnity Programs (OEOP).
Antoine Moss, a graduate student intern in the Logistics and Technical Information Division, took first place honors in the centerwide essay contest. Moss and seven other contestants were recognized for expressing their thoughts on the topic, "Celebrating Unity While Embracing Diversity." They were each presented a plaque of appreciation for their participation. Contestants included Dawn Brown, MTI/CROME Administration Office, second place; Dr. Sheila Bailey, Photovoltaic and Space Environments Branch, third place; and honorable mention recipients Cynthia Phillips, SGT/Metrology Services; Dr. Michael Pereira, Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity Branch; Richard Cavicchi, Inlet and Nozzle Branch; Betsy DeLaCruz, Community and Media Relations Office.
The EO Committee is comprised of eight advisory groups, EO counselors and union representatives. This year was the first time annual reports from the advisory groups were part of the celebration. The activities and outreach, chronicled by representatives from each of the advisory groups, offered a glimpse of their efforts to address and improve the diversity and inclusion needs of center employees and targeted underserved communities.
"The diversity of membership in the advisory groups, and employees' support for these events, reflects Dr. King's vision to one day see people of all races and colors united by a common good. It's an affirmation that we at NASA Glenn embrace Dr. King's dream," said Avis Hudson, OEOP advisory group program manager and event chairperson.
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