Martin Luther King Jr.
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Former President Obama Wants to See Memory of West Chester’s Bayard Rustin Restored
Former president Barack Obama wants to see the memory of Bayard Rustin — a gay civil rights leader from West Chester who was instrumental in…
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New Book, Movie to Ensure West Chester’s Bayard Rustin Gets ‘Respect and Recognition He Deserves’
West Chester native Bayard Rustin was the chief architect of the 1963 March on Washington but his contributions were mostly tossed aside by history, writes…
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West Chester Civil Rights Icon Remembered as Author, Educator, and Antique Aficionado
The West Chester community is remembering a civil rights icon and educator who changed the lives of Black youth. Alice Thomas, who dedicated her life…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal from Vietnam and honor all Vietnam veterans, insights not found in textbooks will be…
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How This 83-Year-Old Chester County Lawyer Found His Passion for Education Equity
A Chester County lawyer and civil rights advocate has been laser-sharp focused on making educational equality his priority. 83-year-old Michael Churchill was a major player…
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Uptown! Hosts Series of February Events Starting Tonight
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is giving audiences a chance to delve deeper into the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King this February during the…
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Former Senator Andy Dinniman Raises $112,000 for Diversity Initiatives on Anniversary of Fredrick Douglass Speech
Former State Senator Andy Dinniman has surpassed his goal of $100,000 to create the Dinniman Together Fund: Diversity Inclusion & Equity Endowment at West Chester…
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Remembering Bayard Rustin, West Chester Civil Rights Activist Who Mentored Martin Luther King Jr.
West Chester native Bayard Rustin is an often-forgotten civil rights activist and gay rights advocate, but his role in the civil rights movement cannot be…
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WCU to Host 3-Day Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
This year, West Chester University will host several special events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday (Jan. 16 this year)…
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MLK Day for Partners in Outreach Sets the Pace for 2023 Service Projects
Partners in Outreach was looking to fill 16 openings for the Martin Luther King Jr. service day at their Exton warehouse. When 28 volunteers of…
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TLC – The Transformational Power of a Dream
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘s legacy is one of the most inspiring contemporary examples of the transformational power in devoting one’s time, energy, and…
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VFMA Cadet Service Part of MLK Day and Year-Round
The day to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King may be Jan. 16, but planning and setting intentions for the Cadets at Valley Forge Military…
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Penn State Brandywine to hold a week of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Center for Social Impact at Penn State Brandywine is hosting MLK 2023 from Jan. 16-19 to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr. The…
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Need a Post Idea for LinkedIn? Share Your MLK Day Activities!
If you need a post idea for LinkedIn, share your impact on Martin Luther King Day of Service by describing your activities. What did you…
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Widener Zoom Talk on MLK Day Looks at King’s Time at Crozer Seminary
The Widener University Center for Civic and Global Engagement is hosting “A Conversation with Patrick Parr” on Zoom for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday…
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Habitat for Humanity Connects Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Mission of Creating ‘Beloved Community’
At Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, we are propelled by a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. A…
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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Opens 2023 With Award-Winning, The Mountaintop Feb. 1-19
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is bringing an acclaimed play to the stage in West Chester this February. “The Mountaintop” by Katori Hall is set…
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Chester County Leadership: Phil Closius, Dean, Wilmington University School of Law
Phil Closius, dean of the Wilmington University School of Law, spent his childhood in two very different environments – New York City and the suburbs…
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