As the first annual “I Have A Dream” solidarity celebration, the event included uniquely Alaskan themes.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday’s federal holiday in his remembrance continue to call for peace, justice, and equality.presented a cultural celebration at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High school. As the first annual “I Have A Dream” solidarity celebration, the event included themes of unity, inclusiveness, and equity, as well as the inspiration and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the world.
Performers represented many different cultural and community groups across Anchorage — some drumming, dancing, singing, and some reciting portions of the “I have a dream” speech. “We have so many different community groups, cultural groups coming out to participate in this program today, just so we can learn from one another and grow as a community together,” Growden added.
“You know everybody is knowing his name, learning his name, and everybody is out doing the best that they can and showing their integrity and ambition and why they’re here,” Hunter said.
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