Approximately 500 people walked from the center of Central Michigan University’s campus to downtown Mt. Pleasant on Monday afternoon to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. While in town center, two women spoke about the power of love.
The march, which takes place every Jan. 17, was part of a week of activities on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. A morning rally took place in Finch Fieldhouse and other events — including the viewing of a film about him — are scheduled throughout the week.
PHOTOS BY ERIC BAERREN — THE MORNING SUN
Top: Marchers walked from Bovee University Center in the middle of Central Michigan University’s campus to the south of campus and back up Main Street to town center to commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.
Left: Approximately 500people stood in downtown Mt. Pleasant on Monday afternoon to celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Two people spoke after a march that started on Central Michigan University’s campus.