Community members stood wall to wall at the Spokane Convention Center in observance of the late Martin Luther King Jr.

The crowd was a mosaic of diversity, MLK Jr.’s dream manifested on the streets of Spokane. Signs and banners paid tribute to the celebrated leader with messages of love and acceptance. Reverend Percy “Happy” Watkins announced he will be retiring, but not before recounting MLK Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech with new perspective. Several speakers took to the podium on Monday, January 15th to honor the civil rights leader and speak words of unity, compassion and respect. After the rally, attendees stepped outside to march the streets of downtown Spokane.