January - MLK Jr & National Mentoring Month - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - LibGuides at Hagerstown Community College

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Ebooks

Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.

A Martin Luther King Treasury

ed. 1964

Nonviolence demands that the means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek.

"Letter from a Birmingham Jail"

Written 1962

from Where Do We Go from Here?

Chapter 2 page 65

Drum Major Instinct

Sermon given on February 4,1968

Martin Luther King Jr. and Mentoring Inspiration

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
To understand what makes a good leader, you must understand an individual's history. Read a brief biography from The King Center.
"What is your Blueprint?"
King spoke to a group of students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia on October 26, 1967. The speech demonstrates King's mission to uplift children in their goals and dreams.
"I've been to the Mountaintop"
Dr King's final speech before his assassination. He continues his promotion of nonviolence and cooperation, serving as a mentor to the people that look up to him.
Mentors to Martin Luther King, Jr.
A panel discussion was held on mentors to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and influences on his thinking. Featuring Howard Thurman and Benjamin Elijah Mays.

Where can you play your part?

Mentor National
Find opportunities all month long to grow the movement and celebrate the power of supportive and meaningful mentor relationships! Learn how you can participate by exploring MENTOR’s resources.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization.
Skills for Successful Mentoring
Dr. Phillip-Jones identifies the top competencies for successful mentors and mentees in this short article.
How to find a mentor
This article gives a short list of characteristics you should look for when trying to find a mentor for yourself or others.
Becoming a great mentor
A successful mentor is not just an advisor, but a role model, guide and colleague. Here’s how to make the most of this important role.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): January - MLK Jr & National Mentoring Month

Martin Luther King, Jr. & Mentoring

(January)

Ebooks

A Martin Luther King Treasury

"Letter from a Birmingham Jail"

from Where Do We Go from Here?

Drum Major Instinct

Martin Luther King Jr. and Mentoring Inspiration

Where can you play your part?

About the Library

Special Hours & Closures

Campus Closed: May 27

Reduced Hours: May 8-17
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Regular Library Hours

Library Information Desk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): January - MLK Jr & National Mentoring Month

Martin Luther King, Jr. & Mentoring

(January)

Ebooks

A Martin Luther King Treasury

"Letter from a Birmingham Jail"

from Where Do We Go from Here?

Drum Major Instinct

Martin Luther King Jr. and Mentoring Inspiration

Where can you play your part?

About the Library

Special Hours & Closures

Campus Closed: May 27

Reduced Hours: May 8-17 M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Regular Library Hours

Library Information Desk

Reduced Hours: May 8-17
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm