Hundreds gathered in Marin City's Manzanita Recreation Center to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hoping to empower a new generation of activists. The event, held for the 27th year, featured speakers reflecting on King's message of hope, perseverance, and the importance of unity.
Cornell BarnardThe Marin City community gathered to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, hoping to empower a new generation of change makers.s life and legacy in the North Bay. For the 27th year, the Marin City community gathered on the holiday to honor King, hoping to empower a new generation of change makers.A standing room-only crowd of hundreds inside Marin City's Manzanita Recreation Center, reflecting on the life and promise of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"This is the beloved community, this is a spiritual community we work together, care for one another. MLK, that's what he advocated, that's what he gave his life for," said celebration organizer Florence Williams. California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, returned to Marin City where he worked as manager of the special services district 20 years ago."I worked these grounds, I got money to pave these streets, I worked in this recreation center," Thurmond said."I hope the people will take messages of hope and change on this day when people are worried about hate, we can take a lot of messages about Dr.
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