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December 12, 2005

Virginia Tech makes plans for MLK Day

Virginia Tech students will have Martin Luther King Jr. Day off for the first time this year. But the school will be open and the holiday will kick off a week of events, including a visit by Jesse Jackson.

Tech, which has a population that is about 5 percent black and falling, has had its share of race-relations problems in the past. In March 2003, the Tech governing board voted to end affirmative action in admissions, financial aid and hiring at the school based on the advice of Attorney General Jerry Kilgore.

The board relented to public pressure and reversed that decision, signing a "Principles of Community" document this past March. The document reaffirmed the university's committment to multi-culturalism and free expression. Last month Tech unveiled an anti-harassment program to address concerns of gay and lesbian students.

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[January 4, 2006 6:39 PM]

David

Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am very pleased to inform you that Dr. Hamid Taherzadeh, one of the most distinguished Iranian musicians and a human rights defender who has already performed more than 300 concerts across the world is now in Washington DC and is willing to proudly have a performance to honor the Martin Luther King Day. Please do inform me as soon as possible to make arrangements for his honorary participation. Dr. Zadeh has been very active in this regard and has performed for peace, justice and equality with Lord Yehudi Menuhin the greatest musician of 20th century.
Regards
David

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