Diamond Jenkins
Staff Writer
The third Monday of January marks the day of the year we celebrate the life of one of the most influential civil right’s activists in American history; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Various activties around the city of Jackson were held to commemorate the legacy of the great leader, including the annual King parade, whose route encompasses Medgar Evers Blvd. and Martin Luther King Drive.
All of the events stressed the importance of honoring the legacy of King through unity, civic involvement and most importantly service.
As in previous years, Jackson State University students used this day of service to help various organizations and service campaigns including: StewPot, ‘Cleaning up’ campaign, tutorial services and ‘Buddy for a day’, which gave selected JSU students the opportunity to help out at a local nursing home.
“There were a variety of community service opportunities available this past weekend for our students. There were 15 students attached to the MLK service project. These particular projects were dedicated to social issues, homelessness, social justice as well as, diversity throughout the community, “ said Timothy Abram, associate director of the Center for Service and Community Engaged Learning.
Students gained community service hours for their participaption in this day of service.
“The Martin Luther King holiday, means that it is a time that we are able to celebrate the great accomplishments he has made,” said Rochelle Murray, a sophomore biology pre-physical therapy major from Forest, Miss.
Jamario Baugh, a sophomore criminal justice major from Nashville, Tenn. said: “It reminds me that Dr. King was an important key to the civil rights movement and we all have equal education opportunities and equal rights. I am taking advantage of the community service, not solely for this past holiday weekend.”
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