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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Infinite Hope presented by Ernest Owens | Alumnae Chapel of Thomson Hall Wilson College\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Monday January 19th\, 2026 * 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n– Wilson College will honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special evening program titled “Infinite Hope” on Monday\, Jan. 19\, 2026\, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Alumnae Chapel of Thomson Hall.\nThis annual event invites the community to reflect on King’s enduring message of hope and justice.\nThe program will feature a keynote address by Ernest Owens\, an award-winning journalist and media executive; a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing;” and remarks by Wilson College President Wesley R. Fugate\, Ph.D.\nOwens is CEO of Ernest Media Empire LLC and serves as editor of Eater Philly\, political writer-at-large for Philadelphia Magazine\, and host of the podcasts Ernestly Speaking! and Philadelphia City Council Live on WURD Radio.\nHe is the author of The Case for Cancel Culture\, published by St. Martin’s Press.\nHis work has appeared in national outlets including The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and Rolling Stone.\nHis journalism frequently addresses issues at the intersection of race\, LGBTQIA+ identity\, politics\, and popular culture.\nHe launched Ernest Media Empire in 2018 as a multimedia production\, consulting\, and communications firm.\nOwens holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in communication management from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.\nHe also serves as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Philadelphia.\nOwens’ work has earned numerous honors\, including recognition on The Philadelphia Tribune’s 2024 Most Influential African Americans list and the 2023 City & State Pennsylvania Pride Power 100.\nHe received the 2020 Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists and has been recognized by Forbes\, the American Society of Magazine Editors\, the National Association of Black Journalists\, the National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists\, the Pen & Pencil Club\, and the City & Regional Magazine Association.\nIn 2022\, he was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for his writing at Rolling Stone.\nThe event is free and open to the public.\nA livestream option will be available for those unable to attend in person.\nFor more information visit: https://www.wilson.edu/mlk-day-2026
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LOCATION:Thomson Alumnae Chapel\, Wilson College Philadelphia Ave.\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
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SUMMARY:“It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest\, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22\, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.”\nEach year\, the contest invites the community to reflect on this call to action and share stories that illuminate the power and impact of choosing to do the right thing.\nThe Visitors Bureau welcomes submissions that explore what “doing the right thing” means to each writer.\nEssays may be personal stories or reflections on the influence of family\, friends\, ancestors\, mentors\, or heroes.\nWriters may also draw on moments in history that shaped their own values or understanding as long as the central theme reinforces that it is always the right time to do the right thing.\nThe contest features five categories—Education\, Humanity\, Respect\, Liberty\, and Justice—with entry levels for elementary students\, younger teens\, older teens\, and adults.\nSubmissions are accepted in both written and oral formats.\nA $100 top prize will be awarded in each category\, judged on clarity of the main point\, originality\, insightfulness\, and overall expression.\nEssays may be submitted by email\, mail\, or in person to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and must be received by February 23rd.\nWinners will be announced in early March.\nEntry forms are available here.\nThe 2025 Essay Contest Booklet is available online\, and printed copies may be requested by calling 717.552.2977 or 866.646.8060.\nA printed and digital edition of the 2026 booklet will be produced.\nFor more information about Franklin County and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau\, visit www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
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SUMMARY:“It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest\, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22\, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.”\nEach year\, the contest invites the community to reflect on this call to action and share stories that illuminate the power and impact of choosing to do the right thing.\nThe Visitors Bureau welcomes submissions that explore what “doing the right thing” means to each writer.\nEssays may be personal stories or reflections on the influence of family\, friends\, ancestors\, mentors\, or heroes.\nWriters may also draw on moments in history that shaped their own values or understanding as long as the central theme reinforces that it is always the right time to do the right thing.\nThe contest features five categories—Education\, Humanity\, Respect\, Liberty\, and Justice—with entry levels for elementary students\, younger teens\, older teens\, and adults.\nSubmissions are accepted in both written and oral formats.\nA $100 top prize will be awarded in each category\, judged on clarity of the main point\, originality\, insightfulness\, and overall expression.\nEssays may be submitted by email\, mail\, or in person to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and must be received by February 23rd.\nWinners will be announced in early March.\nEntry forms are available here.\nThe 2025 Essay Contest Booklet is available online\, and printed copies may be requested by calling 717.552.2977 or 866.646.8060.\nA printed and digital edition of the 2026 booklet will be produced.\nFor more information about Franklin County and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau\, visit www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
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