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VIDEO: Thousands gather to celebrate Martin Luther King at annual Unity Rally and March

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By Erin Robinson

Community members and leaders joined together at the Spokane Convention Center on Monday morning to participate in the annual Unity Rally and March hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center.

Thousands of people gathered to walk and celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King on the holiday that commemorates his work, achievements and dedication to civil rights. Representatives from local community outreach organizations, universities, and youth programs spoke to a packed room of those participating in the rally and march.

Rachel Dolezal, the new president of Spokane’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), spoke of many civil rights activists, such as Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, and Jo Ann Robinson, who promoted change in regards to the treatment of African Americans throughout time. Dolezal encouraged those participating at the rally to continue to work for equality and justice.

“You are here today to rally and to march. You are here today to support the ideals of equality and justice that Martin Luther King lived and died to promote” she said.

Percy “Happy” Watkins, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church and active community leader, gave his well-known rendition of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech to end the rally. Following his words, the crowd moved outside to the streets to march in honor of King.

Marchers held signs with messages such as “End racism,” “Black lives matter,” and various quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. as they walked through the streets of downtown Spokane. There was chanting, singing, and musical participation to contribute to the celebration and activity of the rally and march.

Erin Robinson
Erin Robinsonhttp://www.gonzaga.edu
Erin Robinson is currently a junior at Gonzaga University pursuing a degree in broadcast and electronic media, as well as minors in journalism and music. She is an active member of the University Choir, Chamber Choir and Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity. Robinson recently studied abroad in Florence, Italy and hopes to combine her passions of travel and media to become an international reporter.

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