Martin Luther King Jr. Archives

Racist vandalism marks Black History Month

Lack of information about the incident leaves students confused and hurt.

Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick • February 21, 2020

This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20. This story was updated on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. with new information regarding the university’s response to the incident. Posters of influential African American leaders—abolitionists and freedom fighters—defaced by a racial slur. ...

The magic equality wand will still result in inequality

We must learn to distinguish between inequality birthed by sin and inequality birthed by our free choices.

Thaddeus Williams, Freelance Writer • April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Imagine if we could wave a magic wand that erased inequality around the world. This wand is so magical that it can even wipe away all discrimination from the planet. We all wake up in a discrimination-free world with, say, a million...

Chapel speaker encourages Biola to learn from MLK’s dream

The first Biola Hour of the spring 2019 semester challenges Biola to develop multi-ethnic bonds.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • January 18, 2019

In preparation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Biola Hour hosted Fellowship Monrovia lead pastor Albert Tate on Friday to discuss King’s impact and the importance of multi-ethnicity in the church. THE DREAM Tate answered questions from Biola Hour host and assistant dean of chapels and worship...

Corey’s Corner: A call for remembrance and progress

DBC directs attention to chapel on April 4th—the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.

President Barry Corey • March 20, 2018

Last Saturday night Paula and I listened to the music of Philadelphia native, Ruth Naomi Floyd. I first heard her seven years ago singing in Biola’s Calvary Chapel. With her ensemble this past weekend, she performed a tribute to Frederick Douglass, born 200 years ago. The evening’s songs recalled...

Senators gather to hear updates

SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...