From MLK to OHSU: Embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion

OHSU community gathers to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., advance vow of equity and respect

By Tracy Brawley January 13, 2017 Portland, Ore.

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The OHSU community came together on Friday, January 13, 2017, to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the OHSU Auditorium in Portland. The event was a call to action to continue OHSU's commitment to equity and inclusion. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Brian Gibbs, vice president of OHSU Equity and Inclusion, and associate professor of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health welcomes guests January 13, 2017. OHSU came together to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the OHSU Auditorium in Portland. The event was a call to action to continue OHSU's commitment to equity and inclusion. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

OHSU Hospital Nurse Manager Kendra Crawford, R.N., speaks to the crowd about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s impact on her life. The OHSU community came together on Friday, January 13, 2017, to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the OHSU Auditorium in Portland. The event was a call to action to continue OHSU's commitment to equity and inclusion. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Leslie Garcia, M.P.A., Center for Diversity and Inclusion director speaks at the event. The OHSU community came together on Friday, January 13, 2017, to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the OHSU Auditorium in Portland. The event was a call to action to continue OHSU's commitment to equity and inclusion. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

J.W. Matt Hennessee, pastor at Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church of Portland, was the keynote speaker at an event bringing the OHSU community together to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 13, 2017. The event was a call to action to continue OHSU's commitment to equity and inclusion. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.