Community
Honor MLK’s memory
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Join state Rep. La Shawn Ford for the 18th annual family health challenge day of service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15.
News
West Side minister urges youth to follow in MLK’s footsteps
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Rev. Ira Acree urged Providence St. Mel students to take action in the tradition of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor him by becoming activists in your community, the Austin pastor said. Also Monday, state Rep. La Shawn Ford met with young detainees at the Cook County Jail.
Community
Take part Monday in the MLK day of service
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The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago invites West Side residents to take part in a day of service on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a discussion about the history of nonviolent action as well as the current work being done to build peace, then participants will make toiletry kits. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Loretto Hospital and state Rep. La Shawn Ford will be commemorating the civil rights leader at an event that celebrates life before, during and after recovery. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 in the hospital’s sixth floor auditorium at 645 S. Central Ave.
News
Chicago civil rights activist recounts time with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Timuel Black, 96, tells members of Third Unitarian Church in Austin what a crucial role MLK played in Chicago and across the country.
Community
Celebrate MLK Day by seeing the movie “Selma”
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Insurance agent Darren Tillis will host local senior citizens and young people Monday afternoon at a Cicero theatre.
Austin
Celebrate Martin Luther King Sunday at 3 p.m.
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Discuss how to continue Rev. King’s Poor People’s campaign at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
MLK service will raise money for scholarships
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Third Unitarian Church will hold the annual celebration Sunday at 11 a.m. The benefit luncheon begins at noon.