In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photographs and quotations from the civil rights leader. Today’s excerpt is from Dr. King’s 1968 speech titled, “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top.” It was to be his last speech as he was assassinated the next day.
“Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge, to make America what it ought to be. We have an opportunity to make a better nation.” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., April 3, 1968, Memphis, Tenn.
Plan to attend
The 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration, sponsored by UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center, will be Monday, Jan. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. in The Truhlsen Campus Events Center, first floor of the Sorrell Center. The event is free, open to the public and includes free lunch for the first 300 people.
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In 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. organized the “Poor People’s Campaign” to address economic justice among all Americans. (Picture courtesy of New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection) |
Gilmore was born and raised in Omaha. She graduated from North High School, received a bachelor of science degree in education and a master of science degree in education administration, both from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Gilmore had a 31-year career in the Omaha Public School system as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. She writes a column for the Omaha World-Herald as well as Revive!, an African American lifestyle and community empowerment magazine. In addition, she wrote an inspirational children’s book about Omaha and a book about grief for PULSE, a group assisting families of homicide victims.
A role model for women of all ages, Gilmore is a member of Concerned and Caring Educators, NSEAR, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Urban League, and the NAACP. She also is a board member for Project Hope, African American Empowerment, Inc., and the Community Advisory Board of Bright Futures Foundation.
Gilmore has received several awards and recognitions including The College of Education University of Nebraska at Omaha Distinguished Alumni Award, YWCA Tribute to Women, Viking of Distinction, and Omaha Schools Foundation Award.
For more information, contact Jo Giles at 559-4696 or send an e-mail to jgiles@unmc.edu.