MLK Commemorative Committee of Chester & Vicinity

08/08/2026

Even though they keep trying to roll it back, this day matters!

On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, banning discriminatory voting practices that had been used to keep Black Americans from the ballot box.

The law came after generations of organizing, protest, and sacrifice, including the work of civil rights leaders, grassroots organizers, and everyday people who risked their lives for the right to vote.

Today, we remember the people who fought to make the ballot more accessible and the ongoing work to protect the right they fought for.

07/29/2026

Join the movement. More info at mlkcenteratoldmain.org

From attending seminary school in Delaware County, to his efforts to help desegregate Girard College, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s history in the Philly area runs deep.

Click the link for more: https://bit.ly/3C47MVQ

05/27/2026

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❤️🖤💚 Juneteenth is more than a celebration—it’s a remembrance of freedom, resilience, culture, and the enduring strength of our community. Each year, the Chester CAAT Center proudly celebrates Juneteenth by bringing people together through art, music, performance, education, and shared history.

This holiday reminds us to honor those who came before us, celebrate Black excellence in the present, and continue building community for future generations. From Chester to Media and throughout Delco, we’re excited to join in this year’s Juneteenth events and celebrations across the region. ✨

We invite everyone to come out, celebrate with us, support local events, and experience the joy, culture, and unity that make Juneteenth so powerful. We can’t wait to see you throughout the holiday weekend! 🎶✊🏾

Learn more about the Chester CAAT Center: www.chestercaatcenter.org

04/01/2026

02/28/2026

Ms. Zulene is being honored today as the 2026 Carver Rose Honoree at the 47th annual George Washington Carver Peanut Luncheon, hosted by Alpha Eta Sigma sorority. Congratulations, Ms. Zulene! This is well deserved.

The fight continues. Learn why LNG does not belong in Delaware County: https://chesterpaej.org/nolngdelco/.

Chester Residents Concerned for Quality of Living - CRCQL

02/28/2026

Hercules Posey was the celebrated chef enslaved by George Washington, renowned for his culinary mastery and his prominent presence in Philadelphia’s high society. As the head of the kitchen at the President’s House, he managed a sophisticated staff and earned a rare degree of autonomy, selling leftovers to earn a significant personal income and dressing in fine silks and velvets. However, facing the prospect of being returned to forced labor at Mount Vernon, Hercules staged a daring escape in 1797. Despite Washington’s efforts to locate him, Hercules successfully secured his freedom and spent the remainder of his life in New York City, where he worked as a laborer and cook. His legacy endures as a testament to professional excellence and the pursuit of liberty under the most restrictive circumstances.

Source: The New York Times

01/17/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that everyone can be great because everyone can serve. That spirit will be felt across Chester on Monday, January 19, during a community Day of Service event beginning at 10 AM.

Our Co-Founder and Executive Director, Patricia Earl Trippley Demiranda, will join neighbors, families, and community partners for this meaningful day. Pat is always grateful for moments like these, opportunities to listen, learn, and stay connected to the community we serve.

The Will Trippley Foundation is rooted in service, working year-round to provide free programs for families navigating all kinds of loss, including the loss of a loved one, incarceration, addiction, abandonment, or major life changes. Showing up for our community is at the heart of everything we do.

This event will take place at the Cultural Arts & Technology Center (CAAT Center - 2300 W. 4th Street, Chester, PA).

The day includes opportunities to:
✨Take the Chester Black History Tour
✨Experience the Proof of Truth: The Resilient Presence of Chester’s African American Community mobile museum
✨Fill Blessing Bags for those in need
✨Contribute to a community mural
✨Connect with local organizations and living legends

If you’re attending, please stop by, say hello, and connect with Pat. She’d love to meet you and hear from you.

Service brings us together, and that’s how we build a stronger, more caring community.

01/16/2026