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Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/14/2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Categories
Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
Each year, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana come together with Champaign County, the Village of Rantoul, Parkland College and the University of Illinois to host a countywide celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They invite you to join them.
January 14, 2024 – 5:00 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana 61801
Doors open at 4:00pm
Community Choir begins TBD
Featured Keynote Speaker – Rev. BJ Tatum
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:
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Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award
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James R. Burgess, Jr. – Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award
For additional information visit: https://www.mlkcelebration.org/
