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On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the…
Tamika Burton, a Spanish teacher at Collegium Charter School in Exton, is dressing up as African American heroes to honor the historical figures during Black…
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice.
Nicole…
Villanova University is now the permanent steward of the original copy of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, writes Jackie Thomas…
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, dozens of volunteers from W.C. Atkinson Memorial Community Service Center in Coatesville and the community are…
In addition to the civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, Netflix’s new movie Rustin spotlights another West Chester hero: his grandmother Julia “Ma” Rustin, writes…
Former president Barack Obama wants to see the memory of Bayard Rustin — a gay civil rights leader from West Chester who was instrumental in organizing…
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…
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…
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…
West Chester born Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is the architect behind the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his momentous…
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…
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…
Former State Senator Andy Dinniman has surpassed his goal of $100,000 to create the Dinniman Together Fund: Diversity Inclusion & Equity Endowment at West…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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