MLK Advocacy for Justice Celebration – His Dream: Ideals Worth Fighting For

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/16/2022
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Categories

Martin Luther King

The Annual County-wide Celebration commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy by bringing together community members from Champaign County to celebrate the mission, teachings, and legacy of Dr. King. This year’s featured keynote speaker is Dr. Derek Barber King, Sr., son of Reverend Dr. Alfred Daniel Williams King, Sr., the only brother of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. More information available at go.illinois.edu/MLK2022.

Doors open at 4:00 p.m., the Community Choir begins at 4:30 p.m., and the program begins at 5:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

This year’s featured keynote speaker is Derek Barber King, Sr., a nephew of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

During the ceremony, three community members will be honored with prestigious awards in recognition of their work to uphold the principles and ideals of Dr. King, including:

Janice Walker – Recipient of the Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award
Courage Connection – Recipient of the James R. Burgess, Jr. – Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award
James TYGAR Corbin – Recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award

The public is also invited to attend the Unity Breakfast on January 17, 2022, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Vineyard Church of Central Illinois (1500 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). This event is also free and open to the public.

The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee looks forward to continuing to recognize the achievements of area youth and the commitment of community members, while also honoring the significant contributions to civil and human rights practiced by Dr. King. The MLK Countywide Committee is comprised of the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Parkland College, University of Illinois, Champaign County, and the Village of Rantoul.

Sponsored by the MLK Advocacy for Justice Committee, Inc. in partnership with the MLK Countywide Committee and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

For additional questions or to request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at diversity@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

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