After the march, participants enjoyed a free viewing of the movie “Woodlawn” at the Palace Theatre.
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“They learned a little bit about his dream and I wanted them to see all the different people coming out to show support”, said Swinton.
“I am disturbed about the amount of violence that happens in Roanoke, in Virginia and all over the United States”, said Rev. Amy Ziglar, Mount Zion A.M.E Church. But I think days like today kind of remind everybody that we are all one big community.
There are many events and projects in Lackawanna County to honor Martin Luther King Jr. 4th grader Miashia Denmark says she’s somewhat closely connected with King.
“Dr. King said change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle and that struggle is ours it is all of ours”, said O’Malley.
If Dr. King were still with us, he would have turned 87 on Friday.
Marc Coles-Ritchie said he was there to help his children understand King’s teachings.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.is remembered for peacefully leading the civil rights movement.
“We live in a larger society where there’s still discrimination and judgement based on race”. Marcelli said she hopes they understand the significance of the day. “And it’s really just getting students involved in the community, which is really important while they’re here”.
The city of Fort Myers came together at Centennial Park to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. From City Hall, the crowd marched to the Fresno Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
“It’s for my son”.
Alyssa Bowden made sure her three daughters didn’t miss out. “There’s just so much negativity for black males. I just want to see kids reach their full potential in life”.
There may not be a march or a speech, but King’s impact on Augusta is undeniable nearly 50 years after his final visit.
A couple living along the route stepped out on their porch to applaud as the group passed by their home on 1300 East. “We still have a lot of work to do”.
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They say the cold temperatures don’t compare to the hurdles civil rights advocates pushed through. If My Life Matters, we must do what is essential to make our lives successful and meaningful. For many, his day is a day off of work and school.
