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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Inside the Chicago Freedom Movement: United Way of Metro Chicago, January 2022 Newsletter, Jan 20, 2022; “If you can move Chicago, you can move the country.” – Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, the Urban Historian
MLK Day of Racial Healing and Service - Session 2: Virtual Service Project & Conversation with Christa A. Hamilton: Rebroadcast of MLK Day United Way Metro Chicago, Jan 18, 2021; The coronavirus pandemic has stressed families in our region, making it difficult for them to meet their basic needs. Food insecurity, stress, and job loss are rising. United Way's community partners have put together a list of supplies they need to support our neighbors during this difficult time.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Day of Racial Healing and Service: Moderated by Jose Rico, Jan 18, 2021; Hear from Sean Garrett, President and CEO of United Way of Metro Chicago, and Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity and architect of America’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation initiative.

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