Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
Thursday, Jan. 23
Cost: $25
Check in: 8 a.m.
Program begins: 8:30 a.m.
Venue: Multi-Flex Theater, Snyder Academic Center
Theme: From Hope to Action
Join Indiana Tech in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event is open to the entire community. Dr. Maurice Stinnett, experienced leader and expert in the areas of Global Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Organizational Transformation will return for our keynote address, From Hope to Action: Reflecting on Our Journey and Moving Ahead.
Our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maurice A. Stinnett
Dr. Maurice A. Stinnett served as the inaugural Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Warner Music Group, the third-largest major music group in the world operating in 70 countries around the globe. He previously made history as inaugural Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for BSE Global, owner of Barclays Center and the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, where he provided leadership and support across BSE’s brands. Dr. Stinnett was the first Black man to be appointed Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for an NBA team. Upon transitioning out of this role, he was honored with the title of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) Ambassador to the Brooklyn Nets. His earlier career experience includes roles in higher education and nonprofit leadership.
Dr. Stinnett is an energetic presenter who fiercely advocates for equity and inclusion. He has been recognized for his work by receiving several organizational awards, including the Billboard Change Agent Award, Variety’s Champion for Change honor, the Jackie Robinson Trailblazer Award from Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition and being named on the ‘The Responsible 100’ corporate leaders list by City & State New York. Dr. Stinnett also proudly accepted an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Indiana Institute of Technology University, where he gave the commencement address to the graduating class of 2022. He proudly served as a member of the Advisory Board of the 100-million-dollar Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund and as a Social Justice Ambassador for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Racial Equity Initiative.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Central State University, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Master of Education and Doctor of Education and Organizational Leadership from Columbia University.
Diversity Vanguard Award
During this celebration, we will also recognize our 2025 Diversity Vanguard Award recipients.
The Diversity Vanguard Award was created to celebrate individuals, departments, and external organizations advancing initiatives that support diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at Indiana Tech. The award recipients must have proven themselves as changemakers in the area of inclusion and community support, as well as demonstrated a sensitivity to the unique needs and interests of marginalized populations.