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The King & Faith Symposium, a distinguished program of the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation, is a thought-provoking platform where religious scholars and theologians delve into the profound aspects of Dr. King's thought and legacy. This symposium stands as a testament to the enduring connection between faith and social justice that defined Dr. King's work.
The 2024 King & Faith Symposium keynote scholar is AnneMarie Mingo, Ph.D., associate professor ethics, culture, and moral leadership at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Her research interests include 20th and 21st Century Black Freedom Struggles with a specific focus on the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, South African Apartheid Movement, and global Movement for Black Lives, socio-religious activism of Black women, and theological and ethical influences in social movements. Her first book, Have You Got Good Religion?: Black Women’s Faith, Courage, and Moral Leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, will be published with the University of Illinois Press in 2024.