Americans across the nation are paying tribute to civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. today.
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"Let's make it a great day of community service," said Yolanda Renee King, Dr. King's granddaughter. "A day of brotherhood. A day of sisterhood. A day of using your platform for good." The event was attended by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, along with civil leaders and members of the community.Others are honoring the civil rights icon by taking time to perform a day of service.
Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be lit red, green and black on Monday night, including One World Trade Center, Grand Central Terminal, Niagara Falls, the Kosciuszko Bridge and more.
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