By AFRO Staff
The District of Columbia honored the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16 with a Peace Walk and an array of events throughout the city. Our civic leaders, ambassadors, dignitaries, dancers, singers, musicians and children from various schools showed up to participate.
Photos by Patricia McDougall
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Memorial Foundation President and C.E.O. Harry Johnson Sr., Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King at the Annual wreath-laying ceremony in D.C. (Photos by Patricia McDougall) -
Hon. John C. Wobensmith received the King Legacy Award for Leadership in Subnational Diplomacy. Hon. Chris Van Hollen received the King Legacy Award for Leadership in Government and Public Service., presented by Dr. Jean Bailey. They are also joined by Luis E. Borunda, Maryland Deputy Secretary of State. (Photos by Patricia McDougall) -
Ron Busby Sr., U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., President, along with Brandon Andrews, Heather Foster and Derrick Plumber at the NAN’s annual MLK breakfast by the Rev. Al Sharpton. (Photos by Patricia McDougall) -
Miss Morissa Hall, with the Maryland High School Rodeo Association and Muri Cole in the MLK Peace Walk in D.C. (Photos by Patricia McDougall)
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