On Monday, Jan. 18, we recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To honor Dr. King’s life, work, and legacy, here are eight ways to celebrate MLK Day from your home this year. 1. Join local artists and activists to discuss Chicago-based social movements The Hyde Park Art Center will host a free virtual MLK […]
On the third Monday in January, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the influential civil rights leader. Here are some ways you can celebrate his legacy around Chicago, or at home with family. 1. Attend a commemoration celebration The University of Chicago will honor Martin Luther King Jr. during a commemoration […]
The Goodman Theatre’s production of “The Good Negro” rarely cackles on its own but it soars on the strength of its actors. Set in Birmingham, Alabama in 1962 in the early days of the American civil rights movement, Tracy Scott Wilson’s play is a thinly disguised drama about the challenges and successes achieved by Dr. […]
