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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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Jason Farias

COLUMN: Don’t reduce King’s legacy

Jason Farias, Columnist February 9, 2024

If you reduce your consideration of Black history and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. to just February, you miss the celebration’s point entirely.  Early versions of Black History Month, first...

Nile Hill, a senior management major, leads the march from Thomas Hall to Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in celebration of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.s             36th annual MLK, Jr. vigil and program event on Monday evening.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., honors MLK Day with vigil and ceremony

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 18, 2023

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. vigil and ceremony. The event started at 5 p.m. at Thomas Hall. Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., put sign boards...

Students gather for an Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism event meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through community service.

Students volunteer, learn about MLK’s history

Katja Benz, Campus Reporter January 19, 2022

The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism held volunteer events Jan. 17 in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The events of the afternoon were held in honor of...

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