Media Alert: Request for Coverage

BEAVER FALLS, PA (01/17/2010)(readMedia)-- Civil rights activist Rutha Mae Harris will be at Geneva College in Beaver Falls to honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 18.

WHO: As a student in the early 1960s, Rutha Harris was an original member of the Freedom Singers. She traveled 50,000 miles through 40 states in nine months, presenting the civil rights message through song at colleges, universities, jails, political meetings and at the 1963 March on Washington. She was jailed three separate times for a total of 14 days.

WHAT: Rutha Harris will share stories of the civil rights movement and perform with the Sons of Thunder, an a capella group from the Beaver Valley. This will be free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow.

WHEN: Monday, January 18 AT 7 p.m.

WHERE: Skye Lounge in the Student Center at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa.(Directions to campus.) (Building on campus.)

WHY: Ms. Harris' visit to Geneva College is part of the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. This is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to reflect on Dr. King's vision, and also gain a deeper understanding of the cultural, racial and ethnic issues we face today.

NOTE TO MEDIA: Ms. Harris is available to be interviewed during the day at Geneva College, with prior arrangements being made by Cheryl Johnston, cell phone 412-400-1349.