The African Student Organization dances the "Ijele" dance outside Alkek Library. The video was produced by Texas State's Institutional Inclusive Excellence.Screenshot by Cristela Jones The Texas State community honored the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19 with its first-ever virtual celebration in 37 years. Showcasing its theme, "Dream Together," a continuation from last year's event, the virtual program took place via Zoom and began with words from Langston Hughes' poem, "Let America Be America Again", and an introduction from Dr. Sherri Benn, assistant vice president of Institutional Inclusive Excellence. "The celebration of Dr. King's birthday is one of the many celebratory ways that Texas State demonstrates an unwavering commitment to justice, diversity, equity, access and inclusiveness."