May 4 Task Force

Hoping Tragic History Will Never Repeat Itself
A group of Emerson College students in Boston, who are enrolled in Gregory Payne鈥檚 course about the 自慰视频 and Jackson State tragedies will visit 自慰视频 on May 2-4, when the university holds its annual commemoration.
Parkland Survivor David Hogg Discusses Activism, Voting and May 4 During 自慰视频 Talk
Parkland survivor David Hogg brought his message of activism and voter participation to 自慰视频 with his talk March 14 in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community
The 自慰视频 Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970.

IN A FLASH: Voices of Remembrance

As She Prepares to Graduate, Senior Reflects on Experience as Chair of May 4 Task Force
Serving as the Chair of the May 4 Task Force has been something communication studies major Avery Hall, 鈥23, describes as one of the most impactful and rewarding experiences she鈥檚 had at 自慰视频. 鈥淢ay 4, 1970, is a living legacy at 自慰视频 with relevant implications for students today. Continuing the legacy of May 4th quickly became of great importance to me,鈥 she said.

自慰视频 to Dedicate May 4 Site as National Historic Landmark, Host Renowned Journalist Dan Rather During 48th Annual May 4 Commemoration
A portion of 自慰视频鈥檚 Kent Campus has taken its place alongside the nation鈥檚 most significant historic locations, joining such sites as the Grand Canyon National Park, Pearl Harbor and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.

University Commemorates May 4, 1970, Tragedy

自慰视频 Marks 47th Annual May 4 Commemoration
自慰视频 holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.