Reflecting on the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr featuring Rev. Ronald English

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, NAACP SUNY Plattsburgh Chapter and The Plattsburgh College Foundation present an important talk on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rev. Ronald English brings a rare and deeply personal perspective to the story of Dr. King. He was licensed and ordained at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta under the tutelage of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. He also served as Assistant Minister to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. English also said the prayer at Dr. King’s funeral.
Rev. English is a graduate of Morehouse College and the Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center. Over a distinguished career, he has served as a pastor, educator, writer, public affairs producer, and civil rights advocate. He has taught African American history at institutions including the University of Charleston, West Virginia State University, and West Virginia Institute of Technology. His writings on Dr. King’s life and work have appeared in numerous publications.
His international work includes participation in a 1989 delegation of African American leaders invited by Bishop Desmond Tutu to South Africa upon the release of Nelson Mandela. In 2012, Rev. English received the Governor’s Martin Luther King “Living the Dream” Award for Peace.
This talk offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand reflections on Dr. King—not only as a historical figure, but as a mentor, minister, and movement leader whose vision continues to shape our world.

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