Time & Location
Dec 14, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cotillion Banquets I Palatine, 360 S Creekside Dr, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Benefit Raffle
About the Event
Every year the Illinois Commission on Diversity & Human Relations celebrates, remembers and proactively promotes the involvement of residents across racial, cultural and gender boundaries in advancing key concerns as a continuation of Dr. King's Dream. The event raises money for the ICDHR scholarship fund, impacting the next generation of leaders.
This annual dinner commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, celebrating his birthday and honor community and business leaders involved in carrying out the work and mission of Dr. King and the ICDHR.
VIP Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Black Tie Optional
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
Honorary Co-chairs: Rev. Dr. John Boryk, Mr. John Eilering, Melanie O'Brien, The Honorary Toni Preckwinkle, Dr. Avis Proctor, Ms. Amelia White
Emcee: Ms. Regina Waldroup, NBC5 Chicago
Speakers: Rev. Clyde Brooks
Musical performances: Larkin High School of Elgin
Join us for a reception, dinner and lively music in honor of Dr. King, whose work continues through the ICDHR in Illinois.
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