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Chicago, Martin Luther King

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.

The Daily Northwestern · 11h

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.

Afro · 15h

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.

Hundreds celebrate MLK Jr. Day in Seattle

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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 and Inauguration Day this year is an opportunity to reflect on her

Seattle Times · 1d

Hundreds celebrate MLK Jr. Day in Seattle as Trump retakes office

Hundreds gathered Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Seattle's Garfield High School, with an annual march planned for the afternoon.

Yahoo · 1d

Trump inauguration top of mind as hundreds gather on MLK Day

For the third time in history, the federal holiday has overlapped with the presidential inauguration, leaving President Donald Trump's oath of office at the top of attendees' minds.

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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 ...

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Retracing Martin Luther King’s Time in Chicago With Sherman ‘Dilla’ Thomas

Almost six decades later, urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is making sure new generations know the details of Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago through his educational tours of the ...

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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.

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Hundreds celebrate MLK Jr. Day in Seattle

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