SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College (SSC), in collaboration with Thornton Township High School District 205, is set to host its annual event commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 am. The venue for this event is SSC’s main campus Performance Arts Center in South Holland, Illinois. This free celebration will feature a diverse program, including guest speakers from the local community, a keynote address, student performances from Thornton Township High School District 205 and SSC, and refreshments. The in-person celebration, marking the 95th birthday of Dr. King, will revolve around the theme of “Letting Freedom Ring from Stone Mountain, 60 Years Later.”
Distinguished speakers for the event include keynote speaker Bishop Lance Davis, Senior Pastor of New Zion Covenant Church, Illinois State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, SSC Chairman Terry R. Wells, SSC President Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Thornton Township High School District 205 Board of Education President Nina Graham, Thornton Township High School District 205 Superintendent Dr. Nathaniel Cunningham, Jr., Thornton Township High School District 205 Student Board of Education President Margaret Gonzalez, with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr., Pastor Emeritus of Covenant United Church of Christ. Doors for the event open at 9:00 am. For more information about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at SSC, please contact Zanetta Miller, Executive Director of Public Relations and Resource Development, at 708-225-5846 or via email at zmiller@ssc.edu.
About South Suburban College:
South Suburban College (SSC) is a public community college located in South Holland, Illinois, with an additional campus in Oak Forest. Offering a diverse array of over 100 program options, SSC provides career education, college transfer credit programs, non-credit customized training, and an array of special interest programs. For more information about SSC, please visit https://www.ssc.edu/.
About Thornton Township High School District 205:
Thornton Township High School District 205, located in South Holland, Illinois, is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing exceptional education and fostering a supportive environment for their students. District 205 schools, Thornridge, Thornton, and Thornwood, are committed to empowering minds, inspiring futures, and preparing students for college, career readiness, and lifelong learning. For more information about Thornton Township High School District 205, please visit www.district205.net.
PHOTO: The South Suburban College Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois.