The Mayor’s interfaith breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrates his work, the result of his legacy and goals for the future.
"As a man of vision he challenged the nation to work toward freedom, liberty, and justice. He was the consciousness of our country," Lightfoot said.
Mamie Till Mobley became a civil rights activist until her death in 2003. Her cousin, Ollie Gordon accepted on Till-Mobley’s behalf. Choking back tears, she said the award was an honor. "If only she could be here, to see the fruits of her labor. To see how she has touched the world, how her bravery to show the face of racism," Gordon said.
Thousands of city leaders attended an event hosted by Mayor Lightfoot in South Loop to celebrate unity and togetherness ahead of MLK Day celebrated on January 16.
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