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Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Storytelling and Creativity!

Join the Terre Haute Human Relations Commission and the Vigo County Public Library for a special read-aloud event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through an engaging story and a fun craft activity, children will learn about the Civil Rights Movement and how Dr. King’s message of equality and kindness continues to inspire us today.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Location: Vigo County Public Library

Activities:

  • Read Aloud: Listen to a story about Dr. King's life and inspiring words.

  • Craft Activity: Create a civil rights collage or bookmark!

  • Book Giveaway: Each child will receive a free book related to the Civil Rights Movement while supplies last.

Special Guest Reader: We’re excited to welcome Mayor Brandon Sakbun as our special guest reader, who will bring Dr. King's inspiring story to life.

Why Attend? This event is perfect for children ages 4–12 and their families. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and spark meaningful conversations with the next generation.

Admission: Free and open to the public.


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Terre Haute’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Join the Human Relations Commission, the Vigo County History Center, and the Greater Terre Haute NAACP #3068 for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration and Panel Discussion. Together, we will honor Dr. King's legacy and explore actionable ways to create equity and peace in our community.

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday, January 20, 2025

  • Time: 6:00 PM (Museum open from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

  • Location: Vigo County History Center, 929 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN

Program Highlights:

  • Panel Discussion: Engage with a dynamic group of community leaders as they address key issues such as housing, employment, education, and civil rights. Panelists will share strategies for fostering equity and peace in Terre Haute.

  • Reception: Enjoy light refreshments, including cookies, in the auditorium after the panel discussion.

  • Free Museum Admission: Explore local history at the Vigo County History Center from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, free of charge.

Theme: This year’s theme is inspired by Dr. King’s words in his final book, Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community?:
“One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal. We must pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means.”

Panelists:

  • Mayor Brandon Sakbun
  • Councilperson Dr. Kandace Hinton
  • Sr. Paula Damiano, SP
  • Ashley Harris
  • Sonja Jordan
  • Dr. Carly Schmitt
  • Suzy Dunning (Moderator)

Why Attend? This event is more than a celebration—it's a call to action. Be part of the conversation about how we can work together to create a more just, equitable, and peaceful community today.

Register Here

Admission: Free and open to the public.


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Continuing the Conversation: A Human Rights Book Club

Each year, communities across the United States honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day. While this important celebration sparks reflection, the Terre Haute Human Relations Commission believes the conversation shouldn’t stop there.

We invite you to continue the conversation by joining our new Human Rights Book Club, “Continuing the Conversation,” beginning January 23, 2025.

This monthly book club will explore Dr. King’s powerful and thought-provoking book, Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community? Together, we’ll delve into his teachings on peace, justice, and equality and discuss how we can apply his philosophies to make positive changes in our community.

Learn more and register here!