MLK Day events in L.A. to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Monday
-- at 9 a.m., the Congress of Racial Equality Kingdom Day Parade Committee will sponsor a free in-car COVID-19 rapid-testing event in lieu of hosting the annual parade, which has been canceled for a second straight year. The committee has 500 rapid tests, and cars can line up on West 43rd Street off Degnan Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
-- at 10 a.m., Big Sunday will host its 10th annual MLK Day"New Clothing Collection and Community Breakfast.'' The Hollywood-area block party will feature the collection, assembly and donation of 2,022 new cold-weather clothing kits. It takes place at 6111 Melrose Ave.The stunning and rare color photos of Dr. Martin Luther King.
-- at 10:30 a.m., LAUSD second-grader Isabella Blue, the Unite L.A. Foundation and other groups will host a Martin Luther King Jr."Unity Skate and Walk'' event, featuring music, giveaways, a birthday cake, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines and testing and more. It takes place at Metro Rosa Parks Station, 11611 Willowbrook Ave.
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