Young and old alike gathered at the Peace and Justice Plaza early Monday morning for the first of many festivities celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The day began at the Peace and Justice Plaza
Bishop Larry Reid, James Smith
Chris Smith, Valerie Foushee
CJ Suitt
Ellie Kinnard
Sally Greene, Paul Jones
Jordan Budget, Andre Rowe Jr, Alex Levar, Andre Rowe Sr, Angela Rowe
The UNC-CH Gospel Choir performed on the Plaza
Katherine Sanford
Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt (Photo by SP Murray)
Nancy Margolind, Karen Reid
Valerie Foushee, Chris Smith
Aubree Broadwater, Marco Barker
Robyn Siana, Michelle Hopkins
Robin Campbell, Robert Campbell
The festivites continued as the crowd marched down Franklin Street.
This gentleman watched the march towards the church
The wonderful folks from Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe served hot chai to the marchers
The celebration continued at the MLK Jr service at First Baptist Church
It’s always a delight to see Paul Caldwell
Reverend Robert Campbell
Nate Davis, Renee Price
Robin Campbell and Carl King outside First Baptist Church before the service
It was a packed house for the Martin Luther King Jr Service at First Baptist Church
CJ Suitt talks with our own Rachel Nash
Reverend Robert Campbell welcomes new guests
Diane Roberson
These lovely ladies welcomed everyone to the service at First Baptist Church
Bishop Larry D. Reid, Commissioner Mark Dorosin, Reverend Robert Campbell
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