CHICAGO, IL — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will open its doors for a free day of education, health services, and cultural reflection. Partnering with the South Side Help Center, WVON, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the event aims to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by fostering community awareness and connection.
Taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the event will feature a range of activities, including complimentary admission to the museum, confidential HIV/AIDS testing, and a screening of the documentary Save the Children. The 1972 film highlights the performances of iconic artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, and Roberta Flack while chronicling Rev. Jesse Jackson’s historic Black Expo.
Following the screening, attendees can engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Black Then vs. Black Now,” exploring the cultural and social evolution of the Black community…