Marvis Kilgore speaks on “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence”
Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Christianson Alumni Center Barry Auditorium
Marvis Kilgore, a distinguished educator and leader dedicated to advancing equity in education both in the United States and internationally, will present a talk titled “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence” during a Wednesday, Jan. 22 brown bag luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christianson Alumni Center Barry Auditorium on the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus. The free event will provide water and cookies, with the presentation starting at noon.
Kilgore’s talk will examine the principles of nonviolence as a 365-day practice to safeguard freedom, justice, and democracy. He will draw on historical lessons, contemporary challenges, and audience engagement to inspire participants to commit to actionable steps in their personal and professional lives.
Kilgore is the executive director of Code Savvy, a nonprofit organization committed to providing computer science education to underrepresented communities, emphasizing inclusivity and equitable access to technology. Code Savvy offers the Technovation program, a 12-week initiative that empowers teen girls to design, code, and pitch their AI or mobile app ideas, bridging gender and racial gaps in the tech industry.
He is a life member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., an organization renowned for its brotherhood, scholarship, and service, and a member of the 100 Black Men Twin Cities Chapter, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life within communities and enhancing educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.
Kilgore’s international experience includes a decade in Qatar, where he contributed to establishing the region’s first community college and led the English language learning program.
He was named among the 2023 “40 Under 40” honorees by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for his commitment to diversifying the educational workforce, which recognized his efforts to recruit and support Black men pursuing careers as K-12 teachers.
Kilgore is an alumnus of the esteemed Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Dillard University in New Orleans, La., where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Foreign Language Education. He also holds a Master of Arts in Modern Languages from the University of Mississippi.
MSUM is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please contact Chuck Eade at Charles.Eade@mnstate.edu. You will be contacted individually to discuss your request.