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Public MLK Day commemoration set for today
Members of Chicago’s Jewish and African-American communities will gather to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Stone Temple Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglas Blvd.
The program will feature speakers on the theme “United in Hope, Standing for Justice,” including a keynote from Shari Runner, president of the Chicago Urban League, and an invocation from Rabbi Seth Limmer of Chicago Sinai Congregation.
The event is free and open to the public.
Joined leaders from the Jewish Federation / JUF on an advocacy mission in Springfield, IL which included a Yom Hashoah ceremony
Coordinated a visit of 50+ JUF, JVS, JCFS and CJE staff on Devon Avenue to learn more about the local businesses and organizations of West Rogers Park
