01/05/2024
! We are gearing up for another great season of events and presentations at the Evanston History Center in 2024. First up: a presentation and panel discussion honoring the work and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: "Realizing MLK’s Dream on the North Shore: The Past, Present and Future of Fair Housing." The in-person event takes place on Thursday, January 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM at the Evanston History Center. The event is co-Sponsored by Open Communities, an Evanston-based civil rights organization working to eradicate housing discrimination and unjust practices that perpetuate segregation and inequity.
Speakers include:
• Robin Rue Simmons, Founder & Executive Director of FirstRepair and Former City of Evanston 5th Ward Alderman.
• Sue Loellbach, Director of Advocacy for Evanston’s Connections for the Homeless.
• Cheryl Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, Open Communities.
• Dominic Voz, Director of Fair Housing, Open Communities.
• Vanessa A. Johnson-McCoy, Open Communities, Fair Housing AmeriCorps VISTA.
The event is free and open to all.
Seating is limited. RSVP required: https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/realizing-mlks-dream/
It is through our community’s generosity that the Evanston History Center can offer these free programs! Please consider donating $10 when you RSVP to support our ongoing free public programming.
