The theme this year is “Together We Can Be THE Dream” and one local advocate says although there’s still a lot of work to be done, it’s important to reflect on what has been done.
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of the American Civil Rights Leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. in our community.
“We are in a land that is growing, that is transitioning, that is learning. All of us need to step up to the plate to make sure we reach the goals as a human community in order to be better at what we are, who we are, and where we are going," said Denise TrimbleSmith, Director of Justice Initiatives at the University of Arizona.
The march will start at on MLK, Jr. Way . Starting time 8:30 a.m. and end at Reid Park around 9 a.m. The celebration will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with food, vendors, music, and more. This is the first time the parade has happened since before the start of the pandemic, and activists are eager to get out and be a part of the community.Brooke Chau is a reporter for KGUN 9. She was a part of Fresno State's newscast, Fresno State Focus and interned at KFSN-ABC30 in Fresno, CA before coming to KGUN 9. Share your story ideas and important issues with Brooke by emailing [email protected] or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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