Do dreams come true? We asked that of today’s local youth
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday ceremonies drew large crowds including local youth
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Across the nation communities celebrate the life of one of the greatest Civil Rights leaders to ever can himself an American. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted more than equality for African-Americans, he wanted unity between all people.
In Yuma, the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held its annual march. The march was led by members of the Yuma Police Department color guard who carried the state and American flag,
It's those very stars and stripes that bind each and every American that calls this country home. In attendance of course are the usual dignitaries and community leaders.
But, in the crowd among the mixed skin tones were many young Americans walking and displaying their support for Dr. King's message.
Among the children gathered to observe Dr. King's birthday were members of Youth Groups. One group of teenagers were part of the Quechan Nation and another were members of the local chapter of the Young Marines.
So, we asked these young Americans what they thought of Dr. King's legacy and what his dream meant to them. We spoke to a wide variety of children from almost adults to 5-year olds.
All of them said that Dr. King was special, some knew the entire story while others only knew the G-Rated version. But, all in all, they knew that Dr. King's dream came true in their eyes.
