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MLK Day Event Highlights Chicago Freedom Movement
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Celebrating and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with historian “Dilla” Thomas.
The ongoing fight for voting rights comes as the nation marks Martin Luther King Jr. day Monday. Here in Chicago, Dr. King led the Chicago freedom movement to fight for open and affordable housing. United Way of Metro Chicago will hold a zoom webinar Monday where local Tik-Tok star and urban historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas will share some facts about the movement in Chicago.
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Chicago Tonight: Black Voices is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices
MLK Day Event Highlights Chicago Freedom Movement
Clip: 1/15/2022 | 1m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
The ongoing fight for voting rights comes as the nation marks Martin Luther King Jr. day Monday. Here in Chicago, Dr. King led the Chicago freedom movement to fight for open and affordable housing. United Way of Metro Chicago will hold a zoom webinar Monday where local Tik-Tok star and urban historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas will share some facts about the movement in Chicago.
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‘Energy Never Dies’ Reflects on Chicago’s Black History
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Clip: 1/15/2022 | 6m 18s | in this month's Black Voices Book Club, an homage to Chicago's Black history and culture. (6m 18s)
Illinois Celebrates First Holiday Dedicated to Boxing Legend
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Clip: 1/15/2022 | 1m 59s | A daughter of the boxing great reflects on her father’s impact and legacy. (1m 59s)
The Last Word on Supporting Diversity in Tech
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Clip: 1/15/2022 | 4m 18s | A local tech entrepreneur on why she thinks investment in Black start-ups is needed. (4m 18s)
Two Bills Setting Nationwide Voting Rights Standards Stalled
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Clip: 1/15/2022 | 9m 3s | A divide over voting rights as Democrats in Congress try to get two key bills passed. (9m 3s)
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