Presented by the Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons, Montana State University will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Tuesday, January 21st, with a presentation by award-winning hip-hop artist Shaun Boothe. The event will be held at 6pm in SUB Ballroom A. Free and open to the public.
Boothe is an acclaimed hip-hop artist, TEDx speaker and creator of The Unauthorized Biography Series. The critically acclaimed musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical rap songs – repackaging history through hip-hop.
Each chapter of the series captures the legacy of an influential iconic figure in a documentary-style music video. Icons featured in the series include Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Malala Yousafzai, Terry Fox, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama and more.
After spending a decade-plus in the music industry, sharing stages with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill and Kendrick Lamar, a search for a more purposeful path led Shaun to the education market. It was here where he discovered how his Unauthorized Biography Series, combined with his passion for speaking, could be used as a powerful tool to both entertain and inspire others to achieve their own greatness.
A few short years later, Boothe has established a thriving international career as an inspirational speaker and performing artist in middle schools, high schools, college campuses and performing arts centers alike.
MSU’s Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons empowers students to succeed academically, socially and emotionally while contributing to a more inclusive campus culture. Their events and programs celebrate unique identities and perspectives, promoting opportunities for constructive dialogue. Learn more at www.montana.edu/studentdiversity. •
