Chicago Honors Martin Luther King Jr. with Inspiring Events at Morgan Park High and DuSable Museum

This past Monday, Chicago commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday honoring the legacy of the revered civil rights leader. The city saw various local organizations and businesses come together to pay tribute to Dr. King’s enduring impact on society.

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Among the highlights was the celebration hosted by the DuSable Black History Museum, which marked its 64th anniversary with a day filled with service, connection, and inspiration. As the country’s oldest independent African American museum, DuSable welcomed everyone to partake in activities that fostered a spirit of love, service, and meaningful impact.

In keeping with Dr. King’s message of compassion and community, volunteers were encouraged to contribute to those in need by donating new, warm winter items. Essential donations included hats, gloves, scarves, hoodies, coats, socks, and blankets, ensuring that the less fortunate could find warmth and comfort during the colder months.

The nation’s oldest independent African American museum invited everyone to join in the spirit of love, service and impact.

Volunteers are encouraged to support those in need by donating new, warm winter items, including hats, gloves, scarves, hoodies, coats, socks and blankets.

It starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. at 740 E 56th Place.

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition will host a reception to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The event is themed “The Beloved Community,” and will celebrate MLK’s legacy and Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.

Chicago’s very own Leo High School Boys’ Choir will perform.

Columbia College Chicago Historian and Associate Professor Robert Hanserd joined ABC7 on MLK Day.

Anson A. Mount III said he was about 9 years old when he attended the emotional event with his father.