"Reclaim The Dream" hopes to reaffirm South Floridians' commitment to Dr. Martin Luther King's vision
The 19th annual event takes place at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami — on the day of the civil rights leader's assassination
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The 19th annual event takes place at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami — on the day of the civil rights leader's assassination
Over 100 volunteers spent the day painting public benches, planting pretty plants and picking up trash along MLK Boulevard.
See how your route may be impacted if you have to travel to or through the vicinity.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
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"Dr. King has set an example and the bar so high for us in that we owe it to him to continue to reach for his dream because we've come a long way, but we still have work to be done," said the Chairwoman of the City of Miami Commission, Christine King.
While many people will be enjoying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, law enforcement in South Florida won't be having the day off.
Parades and unity marches will be held in several cities
Monday is the official observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a number of offices will be closed.
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Monday is the official observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a number of offices will be closed.
Several events will be held across South Florida on Sunday and Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. From breakfast to parades to arts and crafts, there's something for everyone in the family.
Several events will be held across South Florida on Sunday and Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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