Martin Luther King Jr, Chicago

At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.
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
Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Cornell student finds rare Martin Luther King Jr. speech
The student uncovered a transcript of a speech given by MLK Jr. himself at a union conference in Chicago in 1957.
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 ...
WTTW1d
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 ...
Hosted on MSN5d
Chicago weekend events: Martin Luther King Day, Cubs Convention, winter market, jazz and cocktails
This weekend, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, fan out at the Cubs Convention and participate in a look-alike ...