At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants rights Monday morning amid reports that President Donald Trump could begin his ...
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Dr. King’s words resonate across UChicago during daylong readings
The second annual “Community Readings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” was hosted by the Martin Marty Center for the ...
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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago
William Claiborne, a member of Envision Unlimited, a service provider for people with developmental disabilities, works with volunteers to give an interior makeover to Envision’s Westtown center ...
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The legacy of Martin Luther King in Chicago: "to fight on, against all odds''
Neil Steinberg/Sun-Times Share Martin Luther King Jr. was a Chicagoan ... Shermann Dilla Thomas conducted for United Way of Metro Chicago. If there’s one thing that sets Thomas’s tours ...
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These 15 Photos Show the People and Places of American Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr.
During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., a poet who ...
15-year-old boy charged in Bronzeville stabbing of 2 other teens during fight: Chicago police
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the stabbing of two other teen boys Monday on Chicago's South Side, Chicago police said Tuesday morning.
Chicago honors MLK Jr.’s legacy with community service and leadership initiatives
City and state leaders along with community members gathered at Soldier Field Monday morning for the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, hosted by Push for Excellence and Rainbow Push ...
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Chicago high school students learn more about Martin Luther King ahead of holiday: 'It's important'
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Next Monday is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: a day to reflect on the contributions of the murdered civil rights leader. On Thursday, some kids at Whitney Young High School got ...
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Martin Luther King III reflects on his father's legacy on Long Island
Martin Luther King III stood on the same stage where his father spoke nearly six decades ago on Thursday at Great Neck South ...
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open.
Column: Martin Luther King Jr.'s son has a message for Donald Trump – and for America
Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that ...
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At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Jackson Sr., who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights movement. Attendees at the breakfast included Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ...