U.S. House of Representative John Robert Lewis, D-GA, is not one to rest on his professional or personal laurels. He has been elected 17 times to his government post since 1981 and represented civil rights deeds since 1957, yet he is attempting to jump another hurdle with his health. UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 24: Rep. … Continue reading Attacking a Major Health Challenge, Dr. King’s Mentee, John R. Lewis, faces a fight for better health in the struggle for his life By Cassiette West-Williams

Andrew Gillum Andrew Gillum will give the keynote address at the January 20, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the luncheon begins at Noon. A champion for everyday people, Andrew Gillum inspired millions across Florida and the nation in 2018. He surged … Continue reading Andrew Gillum to give keynote address at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon, January 20, 2020

This 2020 King Holiday observance will mark the 34th year of the national holiday and the 91st birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Holiday Committee of Peoria Inc. announces the following activities on MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FREEDOM MARCH: Assemble: 1:30 pm and Depart: 2:00 pm. Marchers … Continue reading 2020 Martin Luther King Freedom March & Commemorative Service, January 20, 2020

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for a tremendous opportunity to experience the landmark dramatic presentation of “God’s Trombones”, poems by James Weldon Johnson based upon American Negro Folk Sermons. The music by Roy Ringwald is based upon the American Negro Spiritual. On Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 7:30 pm, at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, … Continue reading 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choral Celebration “God’s Trombones”, January 18, 2020, By Dr. Francesca Armmer

Happy New year, my friends! Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, always praying for you since you read this column with hope in Christ Jesus and love which you have for his Word. We sing, Oh! Heaven, I know heaven … Continue reading Well, What About Heaven? By Rev. Charity E. Sephus

The truth will set you free is a common saying in academic circles that promotes the power of learning. However, before academia, Jesus said this in John 8:32. He was speaking of a higher form of knowledge. His followers will not only accept His teachings as truth, but they will also obey them. For the … Continue reading The Struggle Continues… The Truth Will Set You Free By Sherry Cannon