Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Celebrated With Parades, Unity March

By Jessica Vallejo, CBS Miami

January 17, 2022

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls this year on Monday, January 17, and on that day we honor the memory of this great civil rights icon with celebrations, community outreach, and continued advocacy for justice.

“He sort of brought America into the 20th century and 21st century in terms of civil rights. He wanted better treatment for everyone including the African American population of the United States. Through his beliefs, he was able to bring change with legislation. He has made it a better place, but we still have long ways to go,” said historian Paul George.

George said it is important to always remember what Dr. King Jr. stood for.

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