Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is on January 15, and the national holiday will be celebrated on Monday, January 17. Today marks the 93rd birthday of the civil rights leader who was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. MLK Day is a time to reflect and celebrate the legacy of America’s famous civil rights leader and activist.
More than 55 years have passed since Dr. King delivered his speech at Soldier Field in Chicago. That day, known as Freedom Sunday, represented a bold move in our country's history. During Dr. King's speech on July 10, 1966, he declared, "This day we must declare our own Emancipation Proclamation. This day we must commit ourselves to make any sacrifice necessary to change Chicago," the Chicago Tribune reported.
Dr. King was on a mission to end housing discrimination in Chicago. A week after his death, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law on April 11, 1968. Known as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in housing transactions.
Around Chicago's South Side, many individuals and community organizations are gathering to celebrate the life of Dr. King. Chicago Southsider is on a mission to keep Dr. King's legacy alive by providing valuable resources and information that will take our community to the next level. Please consider supporting our work by becoming an annual subscriber. Dr. King once said, "This day we must declare our own Emancipation Proclamation." Well, that's exactly what we plan to do.
If you're looking for ways to celebrate MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 17, here are five events to add to your list.
Ms. Cass presents The Right To Build Legacy! an MLK Special. Join to learn the basics of what a lender looks for in the home approval process. Get yourself and your family prepared for the journey of ownership. The home ownership journey is different for everyone, but this webinar will share basic steps to get you started. Registration link: bit.ly/TheRighttoBuildLegacy2022.
Cook County Bar Association: MLK Day Panel Discussion Presents : Are We A Living A Dream Or A Nightmare? Time: 12:00PM to 2:00PM CST. Date: January 17th, 2021; Location: Online Event via Zoom, Meeting ID: 867 3767 6428 Passcode: CCBA1914 Admission $22.
Bronzeville Wellness Boutique: Come out and celebrate King's Birthday and the Evolution of Deacon John's Black Legacy in the 21st Century Podcast. Be in the audience as we film the first Fireside Chat podcast! Check our spotlight designer, Ooshene! Enjoy some live entertainment! January 17th, Noon until 4pm.
Ali and King: Champions of Civil Justice. Join The Coalition and a panel of inspirational speakers for a deliberate dialogue from 1-2pm CST on zoom. Details below.
UIC Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Week. Join UIC's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Week 2022 from January 17-21 and take part in commemorative events. The week includes A Critical Conversation with Michelle Alexander, MLK Challenge 2022, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy & Book Ban Legacy, Honor our MLK Scholars, and MLK Book Club. These events are open to UIC students, faculty, staff, families, alumni, and UIC community. For more details, go to go.uic.edu/mlk2022.
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