The event included people of all ages. Day Monday at a fundraiser drawing almost 700 supporters who celebrated the achievements of the civil rights movement while citing the challenges that remain.
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“We’ll be fighting the elements of the air, but it’s different from what Martin Luther King fought for and today, we take that stand and we braved the cold air and we stand and we will march”.
Among the speakers was Gov. Maggie Hassan, who said the country is stronger when no one is excluded from the American dream.
“Martin Luther King is such a big part of the black experience”, said Jennifer Latimore, the Bronzeville Arts Ensemble’s Artistic Associate.
“We put three in each home and we go over an evacuation plan with them and we hope to do at least 200 homes today”, said Zanny Marsh, Executive Director.
“While we have been distracted, new voting rights restrictions have been created”, she said. Gave his famous “I have a dream” speech.
Dozens packed the Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church in Copperas Cove, for the congregation’s 18th annual “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr”. The Martin Luther King day event started at Fresno City Hall with local leaders encoring everyone to make peace in their community.
“Doing something that doesn’t cost any money, just takes a little bit of time, but it could really brighten someone’s day maybe even more”, said St. Martin Middle School teacher Candace Howard.
Sitting inside his office before the service, Reverend Charles Elliot recalled walking the streets of Louisville with Dr. King.
“I’m 44 and I’ve been coming down since I was a freshman in high school”, said James Watkins, a Spokane resident. “I want people to be involved with what King was about and his vision 365 days a year”.
So we asked those who attended what they think needs to happen.
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“You see, Dr. King knew that housing was more than about just bricks and mortar”, Castro said.
