My father, John Cherry, was one of the 400 people who was at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City 60 years ago on this date - February 21, 1965. Malcolm X was 39 years old when he was assassinated.
Actor Ossie Davis eulogized Malcolm X as "our shining Black prince.
The Leaders Network celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Chicago faith leaders celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy
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On the 56th anniversary of the funeral of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - which took place on Thursday, April 9, 1968 - I was honored to be with @RevJJackson as we presented him with the Leaders Network Mentorship Award.
It was a celebration fit for a King!
We were proud to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a meaningful, substantative and interactive day of discussion and performances at @AllStarsProject Hub in Chicago.
Thank you to @SAKimFoxx
for her powerful remarks at Leaders Network meeting and for her outstanding leadership for the people of Cook County.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx talks about future, reflects on past in last year of job
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It has been wonderful to witness the growth and development of our young people from teenagers in the @AllStarsProject Development School for Youth program into confident and successful young leaders in Chicago.
This is a photo of me from 1966.
I am happy to celebrate another birthday and to be connected with each one of you on this platform.
Thank you to everyone who joined the @AllStarsProject in Chicago for a fun day of performances at Pop Courts in the west side Austin community. Also, thank you to our partners - @ASPChicago Board Member Tisa Morris of the @CookSheriffIL and @chihopesforkids.
On 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream Speech" at 1963 March On Washington, the Leaders Network launches credit union initiative on Chicago's west side in partnership with Great Lakes Credit Union.
Breaking News!! @BurtonABC7
of @ABC7Chicago throws a perfect first pitch before @whitesox game at @ChicagoSoxPark. Congratulations Cheryl, one of the best in the business!!
ABC7's Cheryl Burton throws out first pitch at White Sox game
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The Leaders Network joins several churches to welcome @TheRevAl to Chicago for the non-partisan Westside Voter Turnout Election Event on Sunday, March 26 at 5:00 pm at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Marshall Hatch is the Senior Pastor.
The Leaders Network monthly meeting was covered in the @Suntimes.
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My father was one of the 400 people in the Audubon Ballroom in New York City when Malcolm X was assassinated 58 years ago - February 21, 1965.
The @LN_Chi conducts a focus group to provide residents of Chicago's west side an opportunity to share what services they would like when we launch our credit union in 2023.
Thank you to @ByronSigcho, 25th Ward Alderman and @DeborahWitzburg of the @ChicagoOIG for each of their important remarks regarding police accountability at yesterday's meeting of the @LN_Chi. Also, proud to have @ChicagoCOPA as one of our partners.
This morning we joined @LN_Chi for their monthly meeting in South Austin. Meeting included discussion of police accountability from Ald. @ByronSigcho and @ChicagoOIG. We are proud partners of The Leaders Network #Chicago #WestSide
Thank you to @DeborahWitzburg of the @ChicagoOIG for her important remarks at yesterday's @LN_Chi meeting. Also, thank you to Tobara Richardson for participating in our meeting in the west side Austin community.
A special thank you to @LN_Chi & @dcherrychicago for inviting Inspector General @DeborahWitzburg to discuss #policeaccountability & #publicsafety in our communities. Tobara Richardson, Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety also attended.
ALT Picture of Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety Tobara Richardson (left), David Cherry (center), and Inspector General Deborah Witzburg (right)
The work of the Leaders Network to establish a credit union on Chicago's west side is featured in an article in the @Suntimes.
The partnership will bring local checking, savings accounts and other financial services for the first time in years to Austin, where nearly 1 out of every 3 adults don’t have a checking or savings account, according to the Chicago Health Atlas.
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It was an honor to welcome visionary leader @AndrewYang, Founder of the @Fwd_Party, to Chicago in an enthusiastic reception hosted by the @FWD_IL.
