Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

January 17, 2021

3-4pm

To watch this event, please go to: https://youtu.be/6yqShAgBNXo 

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About

Each year, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana come together with Champaign County, the Village of Rantoul, Parkland College and the University of Illinois to host a countywide celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We invite you to join in this celebration!

 

Nominate

 
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Do you know a person or organization making a positive impact in Champaign County?

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Nominate them for one of three awards that will be presented during the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide celebration. 

Nominations are now closed.

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2021 Award Recipients

  • James R. Burgess, Jr. – Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award – Ricardo Diaz

  • Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award – Karen Simms

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award: Rev. Willie Comer Jr.

  • Honorary MLK Countywide Committee Member: Jennifer Roscoe

Nominations are now closed.
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The James R. Burgess, Jr. - Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award

Honors the humanitarian efforts of individuals who have contributed to the basic human dignity of those in need.

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The Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award

Honors individuals who engage in improving the well-being of Champaign County.

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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award

Honors individuals or organizations that work for social justice in the spirit of Dr. King. The principles of justice that Dr. King espoused include promoting equal rights for all persons regardless of race, religion, economic status, or physical or mental ability.

 Father Michael Pfleger

Keynote Speaker