January Series: Lerone Martin- Soul Force: The Challenge of Martin Luther King

Lerone Martin is an associate professor of religious studies at Stanford University and an award-winning author. He will highlight his book, The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover, and discuss the historical and legal context of government surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., its implications for the Civil Rights Movement, and lessons learned to be considered for today's social justice efforts. 

Watch the livestream at White Lake Community Library 12-30-1:30pm. Hot beverages will be available, and you're welcome to bring your lunch. You can also watch the lecture from your own device beginning at 12:30pm. Visit https://calvin.edu/january-series/ for instructions on accessing the lecture from home. 

The January Series is a FREE 15-day lecture series that takes place each year at Calvin University and aims to cultivate deep thought and conversations about important issues of the day in order to inspire cultural renewal and make us better global citizens.