MLK Committee Series to Examine 1943 Davenport Injustice
The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee's Reading Series will examine a 1943 incident of injustice in Davenport where Charles and Ann Toney were denied service. The program will be held at Clinton Community College Library in Clinton.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, November 9, 2026 — The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is set to host a reading series that will delve into a historical incident of injustice that occurred in Davenport in 1943. The program aims to shed light on the experiences of Charles and Ann Toney, who were denied service during that period.
The series, organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee, will focus on a specific event from 1943, highlighting the challenges faced by Charles and Ann Toney. Details regarding the exact nature of the service denied or the specific location in Davenport where the incident took place were not provided in the summary. However, the event serves as a point of examination for historical injustices.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee’s Reading Series is designed to engage participants with significant moments in civil rights history and social justice. This particular session will offer an opportunity to learn about and reflect upon a case of injustice from Davenport’s past.
The program is scheduled to take place at the Clinton Community College Library, located in Clinton. Further details about the format of the reading series, such as specific readings, speakers, or discussion leaders, were not specified in the provided information. Attendees are invited to engage with the historical context presented during the event.
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