USI to host CADCA President, CEO for annual MLK, Jr. Memorial Celebration Luncheon

The University of Southern Indiana will host a presentation by retired Major General Barrye L. Price, honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration Luncheon at 11 a.m. Monday, January 15 in Carter Hall, located in University Center East. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. The presentation is open to the public. Tickets are required to attend. 

Price presently serves as the President and CEO of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). A 1985 distinguished military graduate of the University of Houston's College of Business Administration, he also boasts an impressive military career. His extensive military service included a range of notable assignments, showcasing his leadership and strategic acumen. Price's roles encompassed Executive Officer, Battalion Commander, and Deputy Commanding General, among others, with assignments spanning various locations such as Fort Polk, West Point and Washington, D.C. 

Notably, he served on the President and First Lady's Task Force on Raising Responsible and Resourceful Teenagers in 2000 and contributed to President Clinton's Mississippi Delta Task Force from 1999-2000. Price is also a published author, with volumes examining urban unrest and federal intervention within the United States. His accolades and honors during his army career include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, two Legions of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal. 

“As we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is befitting that we have Major General Barrye L. Price as our keynote speaker,” says Dr. Pamela Hopson, Executive Director of the USI Multicultural Center. “Both leaders represent peace and inspiration. Regardless of the circumstances in their life, they have never given up.” 

Immediately following the Luncheon, there will be a screening of "Interview with a King," created by Price, in the USI Performance Center. The short film is a portrayal of King in 2023 and touches on moments from the Montgomery Boycotts and the March on Washington. It also delves into lesser-known happenings that shaped King's journey as the influential leader he's remembered as today. Tickets are not required for this event.

Luncheon tickets are $35 for USI employees and students and $45 for the general public. They can be purchased on the USI Multicultural Center website. A ticket includes lunch. 

For more information or accommodations, please contact the Multicultural Center at 812-465-7188 or visit the Multicultural Center website.