Southern Illinois honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with two days of events celebrating his life and message of equality, justice, and nonviolent activism. Dr. King, a civil rights leader who championed the fight against racial injustice and economic inequality, continues to inspire communities across the nation to strive for unity and change.
On Monday, Jan. 20, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted their annual MLK Day march in Carbondale. Participants began at Grinnell Hall on the campus of SIUC, walking along West College Street and back, accompanied by a police escort. The march drew a diverse crowd united in remembrance and hope. (Photo by Kaleigh Duncan / The Volunteer).
The commemoration continued on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at John A. Logan College with a special MLK Day event in the conference room. The program featured keynote addresses from Dr. Glenn Poshard and Ms. LaShonda Hubert, along with a powerful performance by the John A. Logan College choir and King speeches of King’s read by Black Student Association members. Many community members gathered to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice. (Photos by Maci Buehler / The Volunteer).
