IVSJC holds 2026 MLK Freedom Walk in El Centro

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee (IVSJC) is holding its annual MLK Freedom Walk Monday.

The event started at the MLK Jr. Sports Pavilion, located at 770 Park Avenue in El Centro, at 11:30 a.m. Pacific, and is to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In addition, there was a reenactment of the "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Imperial County Courthouse, located 939 W. Main Street, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific.

Many who walked say Dr. King's message still resonates today.

"I think he would just be reinforcing unity and togetherness. You know, just remembering that we're all human and we all have things that we go through, but that doesn't separate us or make us different," said Tahjah Fortune, who participated in the walk.