Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 19th celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States. It is a time to remember, reflect and respond to the call of that make a difference pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. ! King's wife, the late Coretta Scott King challenged us saying, "On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit." The King Center continues that challenge by admonishing us to look at Monday the 19th as a “ Day On. . . Not A Day Off ” Wonderfully groups like Equality Illinois adhere to that challenge by securing, protecting and defending the basic civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the state of Illinois. These are the folks who emulate Dr. King's mission and passion for our rights. To that end we at chicagopride.com want to remind you about the Equality Illinois Gala taking place February 7, 2009 . This fundraiser is a terrific opportunity to Make A Difference right here in Chicago. The Equality Illinois Gala is a blast! Everyone dresses up for a great meal, inspiring speeches, fabulous libations and a great dance floor. If you would like to attend, tickets can be purchased by going directly to the Equality Illinois website