TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The crowd marched from the bus plaza to the State Capitol, where hundreds continued celebrating Dr. King's legacy.
A lot of the march centered around what Dr. King called the "urgency of now," how people can't wait for change to happen.
They need to make it happen, but in a way that shows love and peace to everyone.
People of different races, ages and backgrounds gathered in front of the Capitol as local leaders shared thoughts on Dr. King's legacy and what it means in Tallahassee.
That includes making sure all residents have access to the same opportunities and are treated equally under the law.
Mayor John Dailey noted that for the first time in the city's history, the commission has an African-American majority and that Tallahassee has come a long way with racial equality.
He urged the crowd to use Dr. King as an example of a model citizen.
"Service comes in all different shapes and sizes, comes from all different walks of life, but it begins with love," said Dailey. "It begins with compassion, and I am here to ask you, to charge you from this day forward, to join your family, your city commission to help us move this city forward."
State Attorney Jack Campbell, Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, and FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson were some of the other leaders who called on the community to keep Dr. King's dream alive.
