MLK Countywide Celebration – January 12
The City’s Community Relations Office invites the public to attend the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration and Awards on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at Vineyard Church (1500 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). This year’s program will celebrate and honor outstanding youth in our community. Learn more.
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration to be held on January 12, 2018
The 2018 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Countywide Celebration will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. This annual event is being held at the Vineyard Church, 1500 N. Lincoln Avenue, in Urbana. As always, this event is free and open to the public and will feature a presentation of awards and […]
Call for Nominations – 2017 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration Awards
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, Champaign County, Parkland College, and the University of Illinois are accepting nominations for the 16th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration. Awardees will be honored Friday, January 13, 2017, at Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign at 4:00 p.m. Individuals and Organizations can be nominated […]
Martin Luther King Neighborhood Celebrates 30th
Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) Staff attended the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Martin Luther King (MLK) Neighborhood on Saturday, August 20. The MLK Neighborhood Association planned a day-long celebration including food, music, and fun activities to mark 30 years since the first house was built in the neighborhood. About 75 community members attended. […]
15th Annual MLK Countywide Celebration
On January 15, 2016, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana, the Champaign County Board, Parkland College, and the University of Illinois sponsored the 15th Annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration. This year’s theme was “Investing In The Wealth Of Diversity In Our Community”. Approximately 400 people attended the celebration which was held in Parkland College’s Student Union […]
2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, the Champaign County Board, Parkland College, and the University of Illinois invite the public to the 15th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on Friday, January 15, 2016. This year’s event will be held at Parkland College, “U” Building, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, at 4:00 p.m. This […]
2016 MLK Countywide Celebration – Call for Nominations
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, Champaign County, Parkland College, and the University of Illinois are accepting nominations for the 15th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Countywide Celebration. Awardees will be honored Friday, January 15, 2016, at Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign, at 4:00 p.m. For more detailed information, see […]
2015 MLK Countywide Celebration Call for Nominations
There are many individuals and organizations in our community who work tirelessly for the good of others. They share their time, energy, experience, and good will to make Champaign County a better place to live and work. Unfortunately, the efforts of these dedicated and compassionate individuals and organizations too often go unrecognized. That is why […]
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration was held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Hilton Garden Inn. The theme this year was, “A Future Filled with Fast and Marvelous Opportunities”. This commemorative annual event is dedicated to recognizing excellence in community service and humanitarianism by individuals and organizations in our […]