NSU to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Observance and Freedom March on Jan. 15

           

Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University will kick-off its Black History Month activities with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Observance and Freedom March at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15. The symbolic march leaves from the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library and proceeds to the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. Immediately following the march, Linda Clark, pastor of Union United Church of Christ in Norfolk, will deliver the keynote address.

Clark’s address will focus on Martin Luther King’s legacy.  She is the first female pastor in Union United’s 98-year history.  Prior to her call to ministry, Clark worked as a licensed clinical social worker for more than 20 years.  She assisted children and families in the field of mental health.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Virginia Union University, a master’s degree in social work from Norfolk State, and a master of divinity and doctor of ministry from Virginia Union University. 

A long-time resident of Hampton Roads, Clark is married to Robert A. Clark Jr. They have two adult daughters and two grandchildren. 

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