In the Belly of the Beast: MLK, Jr. in Chicago (Online)

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Adults
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Celebrating MLK Day! Dr. Martin Luther King's journey to the mountaintop included many stops along the way. Between Montgomery and Memphis, he visited Chicago many times in pursuit of justice. Historian and entertainer Clarence Goodman will discuss the rise of race issues around the city and share stories of how Dr. King took on Mayor Richard J. Daley to push for better living conditions.

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