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In the event you weren't able to attend the dedication ceremony, the News of Davidson was there, not only to capture the event in an article and photos but also in video.

The program's schedule of events is provided below, and each section of the program (beginning with the Musical Introduction) can be viewed individually at the link provided.

Musical Prelude: Charlotte Strings Collective

Musical Introduction: There Is A Balm in Gilead - Performed by Loria Houston, accompanied by the Charlotte Strings Collective

Remarks

Dr. Douglas A. Hicks '90 - President, Davidson College

The Hon, Anthony R. Foxx '93 - Chair, Davidson College Board of Trustees

The Hon. Virgil L. Fludd '80 - Chair, Special Committee on Commemoration

Mr. Hank Willis Thomas - Artist

Mr. Malcolm Davis - Cultural and Civic Lead, Perkins&Will

Recognition of Families: Dr. Hilary N. Green, James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies

Community Response: Ms. Castella L. Conner, Retired Davidson College Employee and Community Leader

Poetry Recitation: Dr. Clint W. Smith '10, Author and Poet

Dedication: President Hicks

Benediction: The Rev. Julia W. Watkins '14, College Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life

Note: the Dedication and Benediction are combined into one video.