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Last March, Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook stood by Gov. Ralph Northam\u2019s side as he announced that Virginia would become the first southern state to abolish the death penalty.<\/p>\n

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Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, a pastor and justice reform organizer with Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, will deliver the keynote address for UMW’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cToday, we turn the page in the history books,\u201d said Cook, a Baptist minister and civil rights advocate, noting that the commonwealth once allowed the second highest number of modern-day executions in the country. This was the start of a new chapter, she said, focusing on \u201ctransforming the justice system into one that is rooted in fairness, accountability and redemption.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cook will share that story \u2013 how her work to end capital punishment began and where it\u2019s going next \u2013 when she delivers the keynote address for the University of Mary Washington\u2019s weeklong Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Sponsored by the Office of the President, her speech will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in the University Center\u2019s Chandler Ballroom. Participants may also register<\/a> to attend virtually.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored that the UMW community will have the opportunity to hear from this amazing leader,\u201d said Marion Sanford, director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center (JFMC), which is hosting the celebration honoring Dr. King\u2019s life and legacy. \u201cDr. Cook will undoubtedly educate, motivate and empower our students and others on social justice issues and how they too can affect positive change.\u201d<\/p>\n

A summa cum laude graduate of Virginia Union University, Cook also earned master\u2019s degrees in divinity and educational leadership, and a doctorate in ministry. She has worked at numerous religious and educational institutions across the country, including serving as youth minister at Fredericksburg\u2019s Mount Hope Baptist Church. As a justice reform organizer with Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), Cook collaborated with other faith leaders to organize prayer vigils and letter writing campaigns in their quest to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis monumental victory \u2026 is a significant step in acknowledging the racist legacy of capital punishment as we seek collectively to heal the deep wounds of racism,\u201d Cook said in a statement on the VICPP website. She and her fellow pastors hope their work will inspire other states to follow Virginia\u2019s example.<\/p>\n

UMW\u2019s MLK Jr. Celebration also includes Speaking Truth to Power<\/em>, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Lee Hall Underground. This evening of visual and performing arts honors Dr. King and others who have championed civil rights and social justice.<\/p>\n

The week culminates in the MLK Day of Service on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., in partnership with UMW\u2019s Center for Community Engagement. Students are encouraged to sign up<\/a> and participate in service projects supporting Fredericksburg area community partners.<\/p>\n

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact JFMC at 540-654-1044 or umwjfmc@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Participants, including students and children, must show a proof of vaccination or have a recent negative COVID test (within 48 hours) to enter. In addition, masks are required to be worn at all times inside campus buildings.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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