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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 crackdown on illegal immigration this week with raids in Chicago.
Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas commemorates life and Chicago impact of Martin Luther King Jr.
Shermann “Dilla” Thomas honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his complicated history in Chicago during his keynote speech in Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall Tuesday night. Thomas’ keynote speech was the culmination of a series of MLK Commemoration events hosted by Northwestern.
A tale of two cities: Nation’s capital divided on Martin Luther King Day 2025
Discover how America remains divided on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as a National Action Network rally in D.C. honors his vision amidst presidential inauguration.
Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse uses community service to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Smith, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day on, not a day off. “It’s a day of service,” said Dilworth-Smith, executive director of Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse. “We have
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 requested to be referred to by his stage name,
Chicago celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Communities around Chicago are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of his federal holiday on Monday.
Aurora event honors legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
To honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and continue to promote his teachings, members of the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance held their annual Martin Luther King Day
How to watch: 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast held in Minneapolis
A breakfast will honor a pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement and inspire attendees to live out his message of unity.
City of Greensboro honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with annual memorial breakfast
Taylor Swift gave WNBA star Caitlin Clark an enthusiastic hug as she watched her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs take one step closer to another Super Bowl win. The “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy: At breakfast on Inauguration Day, Columbus leaders remember
Today's local leaders expressed defiance toward Trump, while young speakers at the Columbus celebration spoke in hopeful tones about the future.
Community Action Partnership hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Millersville University
Lancaster-based Afro-Latino poet, writer and music producer Lord Eli told the audience at the 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast today that paradise isn’t that far, but it will
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 ...
Annual interfaith breakfast held on South Side to celebrate MLK Jr.'s legacy, his impact on Chicago
The event brings elected leaders and community members together to celebrate the legacy of King and his impact on Chicago.
MLK Jr.’s daughter: ‘Wonderful’ Trump being inaugurated on day celebrating father
Bernice King, the daughter of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., says the simultaneous occurrence of MLK Day ...
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The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.
The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length as King’s life. At the time of the first celebration in 1986, M. Carl Holman, president of the ...