Time & Location
Dec 02, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cotillion Banquets I Palatine, 360 S Creekside Dr, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Benefit Raffle - 2 Southwest Airfares for one, gift cards
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
Honoree: Dr. Timothy L. Killeen, President of the University of Illinois System
Honorary Co-chairs: Dr. Georges Benjamin, Dr. Lori Bein, Rev. Dr. John Boryk, Dr. Tanjia Coleman, Mr. Van Dukeman, Mr. John Eilering, The Honorable Brandon Johnson, Mr. Matt Manning, Mr. Chris Mier, The Honorary Toni Preckwinkle, Dr. Avis Proctor, Ms. Amelia White
Emcee: Ms. Regina Waldroup, NBC5 Chicago
Speakers: Rev. Clyde Brooks
Musical perfomances: Soul Children of Chicago
Join us for a reception, dinner and lively music in honor of Dr. King, whose work continues through the ICDHR in Illinois.
Purchase Tickets
as an individual, community member or
on behalf of your corporation or business.
-
United States from June 12, 2024: American Express card: 3.7% of the transaction amount + 0.30 USD
-
American Express Manual Card Entry: 4.3% of the transaction amount + 0.30 USD
-
as an individual, community member or on behalf of your corporation on business,
