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Tag: Martin Luther King Jr.

Alice ThomasEducation

West Chester Civil Rights Icon Remembered as Author, Educator, and Antique Aficionado

March 31, 2023

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…

Professor of History Bob Kodosky, pictured center wearing a purple jacket, and WCU students who conducted the oral history interviews along with several local veterans from VVA 436 and the Marine Corps. League who participated in the project.Events

National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29

March 25, 2023

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…

Bayard RustinEntertainment

Netflix Releasing Biopic of West Chester-Born Civil Rights Leader

February 27, 2023

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…

Michael ChurchillLegal

How This 83-Year-Old Chester County Lawyer Found His Passion for Education Equity  

February 17, 2023

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…

Events

Uptown! Hosts Series of February Events Starting Tonight

February 6, 2023

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…

Andrew DinnimanPhilanthropy

Former Senator Andy Dinniman Raises $112,000 for Diversity Initiatives on Anniversary of Fredrick Douglass Speech

February 3, 2023

Former State Senator Andy Dinniman has surpassed his goal of $100,000 to create the Dinniman Together Fund: Diversity Inclusion & Equity Endowment at West…

bayard rustinHistoric

Remembering Bayard Rustin, West Chester Civil Rights Activist Who Mentored Martin Luther King Jr.

February 1, 2023

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…

wcu campusEvents

WCU to Host 3-Day Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

January 30, 2023

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…

volunteers for PIO service dayNonprofit

MLK Day for Partners in Outreach Sets the Pace for 2023 Service Projects

January 24, 2023

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…

A smiling young Black child with hand clasped sitting at a tableNonprofit

TLC – The Transformational Power of a Dream

January 17, 2023

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…

Valley Forge Military Academy cadets receive instruction in classWayne

VFMA Cadet Service Part of MLK Day and Year-Round

January 14, 2023

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…

Martin Luther King Jr. addressing a crowdPhilanthropy

Penn State Brandywine to hold a week of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

January 13, 2023

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…

Lynne Williams MLK Day 2023Careers

Need a Post Idea for LinkedIn? Share Your MLK Day Activities!

January 13, 2023

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…

Two book covers from author Patrick Parr, "The Seminarian" and "One Week in America"Events

Widener Zoom Talk on MLK Day Looks at King’s Time at Crozer Seminary

January 12, 2023

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…

2 people working to build a homeCommunity

Habitat for Humanity Connects Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Mission of Creating 'Beloved Community'

January 10, 2023

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…

West Chester

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Opens 2023 With Award-Winning, The Mountaintop Feb. 1-19

January 9, 2023

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…

Dean Phil ClosiusEducation

Chester County Leadership: Phil Closius, Dean, Wilmington University School of Law

January 3, 2023

Phil Closius, dean of the Wilmington University School of Law, spent his childhood in two very different environments – New York City and the suburbs of…

Lincoln UniversityHistoric

Retired Lincoln University Professor Reflects on Union Victory

November 13, 2022

Dr. Richard Winchester is more than just a retired history professor. He was an essential figurehead in making Lincoln University the second unionized faculty in…

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