Gettysburg College’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom is preparing to host Vince Everett Ellison for a campus lecture on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event, part of the group’s semester programming, will take place in Room 260 of the College Union Building, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Vince Everett Ellison was born on a cotton plantation in Haywood County, Tennessee. His parents at that time were sharecroppers. Through hard work and a belief in Jesus Christ, his parents pulled him and his seven siblings out of poverty. His family started the Ellison Family Gospel singing group, where Vince sang and played multiple instruments as a child and young adult. Vince worked for five years as a Correctional Officer at the Medium/Maximum Kirkland Correctional Institution in Columbia, SC. Afterward, Vince worked in the nonprofit arena.
Organizers say they look forward to Mr. Ellison’s appearance, which will cover the history of race relations in the United States. Admission is free and open to the public.
For press inquiries, please contact the Vice Chairman, Nick Alverson, at alveni01@gettysburg.edu.
Source: Young Americans For Freedom, Gettysburg College