MLK Jr. Rally and Marade
Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, will be the guest speaker at South Dakota State University during the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and Marade event to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights activist.
The event is Jan. 20 starting at 10 a.m. in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The public is invited to attend.
Speakers, including Cole and SDSU President Barry Dunn, will present from 10-11:30 a.m. Following the remarks, the marade will begin. Attendees are also invited to a social event in Club 71 following the march.
Cole is the founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City and a dedicated advocate for social justice — committed to building a more interconnected Chicago through service and education.
Cole is a multi-time Chicago Reader Activist of the Year, Chicago Magazine Chicagoan of the Year, Chicago Defender “Men of Excellence” honoree, American Red Cross Community Impact Hero Award recipient, and the subject of the feature documentary film “A Tiny Ripple of Hope.” He has also had the honor of speaking in front of President Barack Obama and received an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from DePaul University.
The rally and marade are hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility, Diversity in Athletics Council, Students’ Association and Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
