Chicago honors MLK Jr.'s legacy with community service and leadership initiatives

WGN 9 Chicago: “Another remarkable show of community support was on display at Lindblom Math and Science Academy for ChiGivesBack’s seventh annual MLK Jr. Day of Service.

Nearly 500 volunteers worked at Lindblom, Little Angels Learning Center and Pershing Magnet School, painting hallways, creating murals and refreshing the teacher’s lounge.

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“All nationalities, ethnicities coming together and we’re doing just that impact in these schools,” ChiGivesBack Co-Founder Sandi Robinson said.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez all joined in to help as well. These activities pay tribute to King’s commitment to service and promoting social justice.

“Today means unity. It’s about coming together and making a difference and giving back to your community,” Robinson said.

The ChiGivesBack link is now active for nominating schools for next year’s MLK Jr. Day of Service.

While Monday offers opportunities for people to serve and give back, organizers said not to forget that King’s legacy encourages all to embrace peace, equality and unity every single day.”

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