This 2018 King Holiday observance will mark the 32nd year of the national holiday and the 89th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Holiday Committee of Peoria Inc. announces the following Peoria Area King Holiday Activities: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FREEDOM MARCH: Assemble: 1:30 pm Depart: 2:00 … Continue reading 2018 Martin Luther King Freedom March & Commemorative Service January 15, 2018

The Fine Arts Society of Peoria and the Peoria Riverfront Museum will present “Keep on Keepin’ On” at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, in the Museum’s Giant Screen Theater. This documentary film is a tribute to the life of a jazz trumpeter recognized by other jazz musicians as an inspiration, teacher, and mentor. Clark Terry, … Continue reading Jazz Legend Clark Terry Featured in Documentary Film

In co-operation with Bradley University, the author of Deep Denial, David Billings, will speak at Peoria Public Library North Branch on Monday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m.  Mississippi native David Billings’ recent book, Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life has won the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award … Continue reading Author Of Deep Denial: The Persistence Of White Supremacy, David Billings To Speak January 22, 2018

Sojourner Truth Temple #1369 will host its 23rd Annual Black History Celebration on February 24, 2018 at 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Peter H. Clark Elks Lodge #483, 1101 SW Jefferson. Guest speakers are Mrs. Arthur Mae Perkins and Ms. Unique Worthy. Donation is $10. Dinner is included.

WTVP is giving students the opportunity to win prizes for using their creative writing talents! Students in kindergarten through grade 3 can participate in the WTVP PBS KIDS Writers Contest. They not only build literacy skills and engage their imaginations, but may also win prizes. Here are the details for student entry into the WTVP … Continue reading WTVP PBS Kids Writers Contest 2018 / contest deadline April 6