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Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler addresses the Martin Luther King commemoration ceremony in January at Valparaiso University.

Students belong in school to learn MLK Day's meaning

Martin Luther King Day is a day that students should be in school. When students are in school they learn about the importance of the nation’s holidays and the great people who are celebrated.

King, Obama lauded as interfaith leaders at VU ceremony

VALPARAISO | The significance of having the nation honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day it celebrated the second inauguration of its first black president wasn’t lost on Eboo Patel, who said both men built bridges between people of different religions.

Hammond holds annual MLK walk, celebration

Marchers walk along Highland Street en route to the Hammond Civic Center in commemoration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Hammond holds annual MLK walk, celebration

The Rev. Charles Hudson leads the audience in "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Civic Center for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

Martin Luther King commemoration at Valparaiso University

Interfaith Youth Core CEO Eboo Patel addresses the Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration ceremony Monday at Valparaiso University.

Martin Luther King commemoration at Valparaiso University

Interfaith Youth Core CEO Eboo Patel addresses the Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration ceremony Monday at Valparaiso University.

Martin Luther King commemoration at Valparaiso University

The audience sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration ceremony Monday at Valparaiso University.

Martin Luther King commemoration at Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler addresses the Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration ceremony Monday at Valparaiso University.

Martin Luther King commemoration at Valparaiso University

Interfaith Youth Core CEO Eboo Patel addresses the Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration ceremony Monday at Valparaiso University.

Valparaiso Mayor Costas salutes King's talent as bridge builder

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas gives a presentation Monday at City Hall in commemoration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Valparaiso Mayor Costas salutes King's talent as bridge builder

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas gives a presentation Monday at City Hall in commemoration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Recognize past realities on MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday provides occasion for reflection as well as recognition. We honor his personal courage as well as political impact as catalyst for the civil rights revolution.

Answering the call to pastoring, service

Rozelle Hammonds, pastor emeritus of Saints’ Home Church of God in Christ and owner of the Esquire Men's Shop in Gary, has been nominated for the Gary Frontiers Service Club's Drum Major Award.

Valpo, VU hold observances for MLK Day

VALPARAISO | The city and Valparaiso University are observing Martin Luther King Day with a series of events highlighted by a presentation by Mayor Jon Costas and a keynote address by Eboo Patel on Monday.

STAND club hosts Martin Luther King brunch on Saturday

MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville High School's Socially Together and Naturally Diverse club hosts its Martin Luther King brunch at 10 a.m. Saturday at the high school, 276 E. 68th Place.

How to talk to your kids about Conn. mass shooting

The killings at a Connecticut elementary school left parents struggling to figure out what to tell their children.

YOUNG VOICES: What kind of salvation does U.S. really need?

Sometimes, imagination can be dangerous. After all, we applaud the dream of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., but Hilter’s dream? Not so much.

Plaque installation Wednesday at MLK Park in Hammond

HAMMOND | A commemorative plaque honoring Martin Luther King Jr. will be installed at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Martin Luther King Park, Highland Street and Columbia Avenue.