January 10, 2023 – Honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the 37th Annual Freedom March is set for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16.
The march will commence from Mueller Park and will proceed north to the Decatur Civic Center. After the march, a program will commence at 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Center Theater, located on the second floor.
The program’s theme is “Teaching our Past Improves our Future” led by Richard Hansen, author and history teacher with 26 years of experience.
Students from DPS-61 were invited to participate in a contest where they submitted essays, poems, and/or artwork with the theme “Now is the Time to Live the Dream.” The winners will read their essays and poems during the program, and the winning artwork will be on display.
This celebration is coordinated by a subcommittee of the Decatur Human Relations Commission. Follow the event on Facebook for any updates.
