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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Johnson calls for 'new reconstruction era' at breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...