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WHATS BEEN HAPPENING
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Continuing Our Legacy
History. Culture. Prosperity.
MLK Drive is the first Jackson thoroughfare named for an African American person, and its renaming symbolizes how much our Southside is rooted in African American culture and history. Over generations, the Southside saw freed slaves envisioning new lives, activists and allies fighting for civil rights, entrepreneurs building thriving businesses, and African American-run newspapers sharing the successes and achievements within our neighborhood. It was vibrant, it was prosperous, and most importantly, it was home.
In the years since, disinvestment has stripped the Southside of its landmarks and stories. MLK CIA is working with residents and business owners to restore our legacy and honor our history. Together, we can fill these streets again with the welcoming homes and bustling local businesses our residents desire. Together, we can remember our past, reinvent our future, and Revive the Southside.
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USEFUL ITEMS AND RESOURCES
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Meetings & Agendas
The MLKCIA welcomes community participation in our meetings. Agendas, minutes, decision documents, and more are posted regularly for public access. Meetings are held at the MLK Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian Street, Jackson, MI 49203.
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Entrepreneurial Fund
The MLK Corridor Entrepreneurial & Real Estate Fund is a grant program to support property and business owners within the MLK Corridor Improvement Authority’s target area.
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Our Strategic Plan
Learn more about our mission to support business growth in the MLK Corridor, raise awareness about development and infrastructure enhancements, community engagement, and our past accomplishments and upcoming projects.
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Solutions Box
Have comments, questions, or ideas for creating an even better MLK corridor? Share your thoughts here and help the MLK Corridor Improvement Authority #ReviveTheSouthside
EVENTS
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE SOUTHSIDE
July Board Meeting
MLK Center 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, United StatesMLK Board Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at the MLK Center. Meetings start at 5:30pm and run until ~6:30pm. Meetings are open to the public and we encourage our MLK Corridor and Southside residents to attend and participate!
August Board Meeting
MLK Center 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, United StatesMLK Board Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at the MLK Center. Meetings start at 5:30pm and run until ~6:30pm. Meetings are open to the public and we encourage our MLK Corridor and Southside residents to attend and participate!
September Board Meeting
MLK Center 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, United StatesMLK Board Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at the MLK Center. Meetings start at 5:30pm and run until ~6:30pm. Meetings are open to the public and we encourage our MLK Corridor and Southside residents to attend and participate!