The nation is marking what would be Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s 89th birthday.
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The event was organized by the Center for Community Engagement. Day, not relaxing, but giving back, and they said that’s how the day should be recognized. Robinson said she wants to continue the legacy that Dr. King left and holding events like the one on Monday will help to do that.
The fact there is a Martin Luther King Junior Way can directly be attributed to Eddie Rye.The then radio host was part of a national movement for a federal holiday and thought Seattle could also do something as a sign of appreciation.
Over 100 people – students and staff – were out participating in the day of service.
During his presidency, former President Barack Obama and his family paid tribute to the civil rights legend by doing some form of volunteer work, whether it involved visiting a soup kitchen or helping paint a mural at a shelter. Day as an opportunity to honor King and his legacy of service. He said African Americans have not yet reached their full potential and still have a long way to go on their journey.
“We can not allow the nations of the world to embrace the words that come from our president as a reflection of the true spirit of America”, said Rev. Bernice King.
White goes to the Center once a year to instill in her kids King’s lessons.
Cherelle offered free haircuts and business attire to underprivileged people in hopes of getting them back in to the workforce. He always took the attitude of that we as the people, the only way we’re going to make it is by working together.
The issues represented ranged from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by Jewish Voice for Peace and COLOR Latina, an organization advocating for reproductive rights for Latinas.
“It makes me sad”.
“We need to exercise the privileges that we gained from the struggle and the hard work that he and other foot soldiers, ordinary people did”, says Dr. Slade Martin. “It’s what I was supposed to do”, he said.
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Following the breakfast, more than 100 volunteers made their way to do service projects throughout the Morgantown community. “I think that we can help decrease crime and decrease dropout”.
