On the overcast morning of Jan. 18, thousands gathered at 9 a.m. at City College to march through Sacramento in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As the sun inched its way out, the crowd headed down Freeport Boulevard, turned left on 13th Street. and winded through the residential streets near Land Park. The march, over three miles, ended at the Sacramento Convention Center.
Many local organizations contributed to the March for the Dream. Among the board of directors for the event’s planning is Cheryl Dell, publisher and president of The Sacramento Bee.
“My favorite thing about past years has been watching people of all ages, races, job functions and beliefs come together to support Dr. King’s dream,” Dell said.
Though Dell was unable to attend this year, she said she is already looking forward to the march in 2017.
The crowd was led by the John F. Kennedy High School marching band, while the Elk Grove Education Association was represented by a green and red van featuring Dr. King’s famous words, “I have a dream.” Radio stations like 92.5 and 107.9 were represented by vehicles in addition to promotional booths at City College.
“It’s an important day for the community in general, and we try to involve ourselves in the community as much as possible,” said Max Jacobs, promotional assistant at 107.9.
In downtown Sacramento, the Diversity Expo began at 10 a.m. at the Convention Center. More booths were set up throughout the Convention Center, including one for the Los Rios Community College District.
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One such participant was Patricia Kimble. She and her husband, Gerald Kimble, recently moved to Sacramento. This was their first year participating in the march.
“This is overwhelming,” Patricia said. “Doing this march makes what MLK was trying to do that much more real.”
Her husband also took the time to praise the legacy of Dr. King.
“Without him, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do,” Gerald said, referring to the jobs they are able to sustain thanks to King’s fight for equality.
The March for the Dream has been organized by MLK365, a non-profit organization originally formed by Sacramento Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission, according to its website.
Ollie Wats, of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, stressed the importance of the March for the Dream happening each year.
“[It is important] not only to remember [Dr. King], but to continue the effort,” Wats said.
