On Friday, April 4, 2025, we commemorate the 57th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a remarkable figure in American history. His legacy is honored and celebrated in Chicago today. Dr. King and his family moved to Chicago on January 26, 1966, taking up residence in a third-floor apartment at 1550 South Hamlin Ave. in the North Lawndale community. They arrived to address housing discrimination and to launch the “action phase” of the Chicago Freedom Movement.
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Activists, religious leaders, and residents of Chicago united to stand against injustice as they marched in remembrance of the anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. They walked to honor his legacy while acknowledging that the fight for equality continues nearly 60 years after the civil rights leader was taken from us by an assassin’s bullet.
The demonstration concluded with a gathering at the iconic Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church, where Dr. King frequently delivered speeches during his time in Chicago in the 1960s. Organizers emphasized that their work will extend beyond this event. To realize Dr. King’s vision, they intend to come together, remain steadfast, and keep his memory alive.
