MLK Capitol March by the State Capitol
January 16th, 2012 by flanewsA few hundreds students, community leaders and elected officials marched to the state capitol today to celebrate Martin Luther King Day.
Participates carried banners and sang protest songs. Jeremy Speak marched and says today is a day to remember the sacrifices men and women have made for equal rights.
“Today’s march is a symbol of Dr. Martin Luther King and all he’s done for the African-American culture, minorities and just bringing about civil-equality to everybody,” said Speak.
Groups used the event to register voters. Organizers of the event say to keep the dream alive, minorities need to have there voices heard at the polls.
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