Martin Luther King Jr. celebration held in Sioux City
For more than 40 years, the songs and words of the remembrance of MLK Jr. have rang out through Siouxland. On Monday night, that event took place at Restoration Church. Organizers say it's important to never forget what Dr. King did for civil rights in this country.
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'Such a time as this is so important that we don't forget about the purpose of Doctor Martin Luther King's dreams: to bring about peace and unity,' program chair Sandra Pearson said. 'And of course, during this season, we definitely need peace and definitely need unity.'
Dr. Terry Murrell, president of Western Iowa Tech Community College, was the keynote speaker during the event.
The celebration was originally scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20 but had to be rescheduled due to cold temperatures.
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