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Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Dies at 84 (Chicago, IL) - The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the...

The film, produced by filmmaker Dan Andries, chronicles the days after King’s assassination, when anger and sorrow spilled into the streets of Chicago and left deep scars on West Side neighborhoods. #blackhistory #chicagojazz #film

January is a month of reflection and renewal. It’s a time to honor the values that define us — service, fairness, and community — and to recommit ourselves to lifting one another up. #oped #senatorpatrickjoyce

Distinguished speakers for the event include keynote speaker Bishop Lance Davis, Senior Pastor of New Zion Covenant Church, Illinois State Senator Napoleon B. Harris... #mlkday

"The Martin Luther King Republicans utilize the Six Principles of Non-Violence in the political arena to fulfill Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s vision of a united America." #MLK

Since 2015, the Village of Flossmoor, along with its partners, has participated in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day of Service #MLK

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” I was reminded of these powerful words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when I gave a brief speech in Kankakee earlier this month at a prayer breakfast on the birthday of the celebrated civil rights leader. #SenatorJoyce

The group discussed Secretary White’s initiative to erect a new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue on the Capitol grounds in Springfield.