MLK Committee of Santa Barbara honors the legendary civil rights leader
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - People across the nation and here at home are honoring Martin Luther King Junior today.
Hundreds marched in remembrance of the legendary civil rights leader at De La Guerra Plaza. The march ended at The Arlington Theatre where a special service was held.
“We can not tolerate it any longer the cup of endurance has run over,” calls out Dr. Martin Luther King.
It was a day to remember the sacrifice and steadfast vision civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. had.
“Today is a day not only of recognizing and celebrating Martin Luther King but recommitting to the work that needs to be done to continue to make our country the extraordinary place we want it to be,” said CA 24th District Congressman Salud Carbajal.
Congressman Carbajal and the former Santa Barbara Mayor walked with the many who came to honor King.
“This march is a symbol of hope. But the real effort comes from what Martin said, which is you need to be the change you want to see happen,” said Santa Barbara former Mayor Hal Conklin.
Change that the civil rights leader spent his life fighting for so that all races could be free from discrimination.
“You shall reap what you sow,” said civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.
“He was a good man because he used non-violence to solve anything,” said Angel Hernandez, a young Martin Luther King essay winner.
The community marched down State Street holding signs in support of equal rights for all.
“We have come a long way on civil rights. But there is still a long way to go,” said Congressman Carbajal.
A program was held after the march to remember King and his legacy.
Soul singer Lois Mahalia lead the theater in a gospel.
“It's always nice to give back to the people who have opened doors for us,” said Mahalia.
Doors the young have taken notice of decades later.
“I think what he did is very very important,” said young Asiah Raymie, another Martin Luther King Jr. essay winner.
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