The chilly Monday weather did not deter Hopkinsville community members from honoring and remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Monday.
The Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County welcomed about 150 people to the annual MLK Day march, where keynote speaker, Dr. David W Kabithe quoted Dr. King Jr’s 1966 speech to the Medical Committee for Human Rights.
click to download audioIt is a fact he sees daily in his practice.
click to download audioDr. Kabithe says we have to make the changes by making wellness an actively pursued goal.
click to download audioThis year’s march was from Hopkinsville Community College to the Christian County Middle School Performing Arts Center. Three recognitions were given: to the youngest marcher 5-year old Emily Espanoza, to the oldest participant 81-year old Hugh Northington, and to Indian Hills Elementary, which had the most participants and received the 15th Annual Tom Bell State Farm School Challenge trophy. Over 100 coats were collected at the event for those in need.
Human Rights Commission Director, Idalia Luna says the Black History Month theme will be Black Health and Wellness.
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