FAQs
Drum Major Award for Community Service:
This award is given to a person or group who volunteers their time and/or money in serving the community and who positively impact their constituents.
What awards did MLK get? ›
In addition to receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, King was awarded the NAACP Medal in 1957 and the American Liberties Medallion by the American Jewish Committee in 1965.
What are some of Martin Luther King Jr.'s accomplishments? ›
Notable accomplishments from Dr. King included the first nonviolent bus boycott that lasted 382 days, leading the Supreme Court to declare segregation on busing unconstitutional; the March on Washington, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream speech” and planned drives in Alabama for Black voter registration.
What is the MIT MLK Jr award? ›
The MIT MLK Jr. Leadership Awards are given annually to students, alumni, staff, groups and faculty who embody Dr. King's commitment to community service, integrity, leadership, and creativity.
Is being a drum major a big deal? ›
Becoming a drum major is a great achievement no matter where you are auditioning and it is an extremely rewarding experience. Make sure that if you do become a drum major, that you help out the next generation and teach them everything you know.
Who is eligible for the Drum Awards? ›
The awards are open to everyone, everywhere. The Drum Awards is a global competition for advertisers and their agencies, partners and suppliers. If you've worked on a campaign or been involved in producing work across any of our categories, these awards are for you.
What was Martin Luther major achievements? ›
Martin Luther (1483—1546) German theologian, professor, pastor, and church reformer. Luther began the Protestant Reformation with the publication of his Ninety-Five Theses on October 31, 1517. In this publication, he attacked the Church's sale of indulgences.
What were Martin Luther King Jr.'s important events? ›
Milestones in the Life of Martin Luther King Jr.
| 1929 | Born in Atlanta |
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| 1965 | 1965 Voting Rights Act signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson Marches from Selma to Montgomery and is arrested |
| 1966 | Leads demonstrations in Chicago Leads “March against Fear” from Memphis to Jackson |
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At age 35, Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at the time, donating all of his prize money to the civil rights movement.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award recognizes outstanding faculty who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s scholarship, life, and justice work and who promote the principles and ethos of Dr.
What does being a drum major mean? ›
A marching band or drum corps drum major (field conductor) is in charge of holding the band or corps together, and directing the entire band or corps during shows and competitions. This drum major can come from any section of the performing unit: percussion, winds, or color guard.
What rank is a drum major in the Army? ›
The appointment of drum major falls to senior level NCOs with the rank of staff sergeant onwards.
What is the difference between a drum major and a field commander? ›
Drum Majors Conduct the band during rehearsals and performances, coordinate with all other leadership posi ons and assist the director in any way needed. Field Commanders work with their fellow Music Sec on Leaders/Captains/Drum Majors.
What does it mean to be a drum major for justice? ›
But I want you to be first in love” (“The Drum Major”). He implored his congregation to remember his attempts to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and comfort prisoners. The drum major for justice is one who serves for the benefit of others.
