MIAMI – On the holiday celebrating one of America’s greatest citizens, Local 10 News is proud to present coverage of the 43rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade through the streets of Miami’s historic Liberty City neighborhood.
Local 10 News anchors Nicole Perez and Calvin Hughes hosted the parade Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade team coverage.
“I’ve been a resident of Miami for 63 years. So, you know, it’s a pleasure to be out here and to honor him. Thank God for him that we are able to do this for him,” Karen Dixon told Local 10 News reporter Samantha Bryant.
As one of the longest-running parades in the nation, the parade featured more than 100 local groups; including schools, marching bands, churches, and dancers.
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The parade traveled down Northwest 54th Street. It started at Northwest 10th Avenue and followed the route King used to travel when visiting Miami.
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Observed on the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has only recently been a holiday for all Americans, all the time. Time.com walks readers through the complicated history behind this special holiday.Despite support, in November 1979, the King-holiday bill was defeated in the House by just five votes.No description found1977: Martin Luther King Jr., pictured here in 1964, is posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.This United States Information Agency photograph of the March on Washington, Aug. 28, 1963, shows civil rights and union leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., Joseph L. Rauh Jr., Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, A. PhilipLeonard Freed is best known for his image of Martin Luther King Jr. after King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.Aug. 28, 1963, was one of the most important days for the civil rights movement. Over 200,000 people gathered on the National Mall in Washington to hear Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of theNo description found1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law, outlawing discriminatory voting practices based on race or color. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and other civil rights leaders.No description foundNo description foundDr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives a boy a pat on the back as a group of youngstersstarted to picket St. Augustine on June 10, 1964.No description foundThe Queen of Soul and Rev. KingDr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Franklin family friend, and she performed in support of the civil-rights leader in the 1960s.Martin Luther King Jr.No description foundMartin Luther King Jr. spoke at the University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium on November 5, 1962. (Photo courtesy: U-M Bentley Historical Library)Graham was friends with Martin Luther King Jr. and believed every person was equal in the eyes of God.No description foundNo description foundMany will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Monday (Image 1)In 1964, civil rights demonstrators jumped into a segregated pool in downtown Saint Augustine, because the manager refused to let Doctor Martin Luther King Junior and his guests enter the Monson restaurant.Several demonstrators jumped in the pool because just days earlier, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And his followers were denied access to the restaurant at the Monson Motor Lodge.
Observed on the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has only recently been a holiday for all Americans, all the time. Time.com walks readers through the complicated history behind this special holiday.
“What a great way to start off the year recognizing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who taught us about liberty and ensuring that everyone in our community has an opportunity to be successful,” Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said. “That’s what we pride ourselves on, and it’s just a wonderful day to showcase our community’s diversity and also, of course, to honor his legacy.”
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