This event honors the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. C.T. Vivian, a Macomb native whose life-long commitment to justice helped shape our nation. This special celebration includes a short program with oral history interviews, birthday cake, and ice cream, followed by a screening of the PBS documentary Freedom Riders, and concludes with a pizza dinner and community discussion. Reflect on the courage, resilience, and nonviolent activism that advanced civil rights locally and nationally, as part of America 250 and McDonough County’s 200th anniversary celebrations.