Youth voices lead Stillwater's MLK Jr. Day celebration
Nine young speakers shared messages of kindness and equality during community event at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Young speakers shared messages of kindness and equality Monday during Stillwater's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, which followed a community unity march from the Stillwater Public Library.
The event, organized by Stillwater Community United, marked a shift to youth-led programming after years of traditional adult-focused celebrations. Nine young speakers, ranging from elementary school students to 19-year-old Jamiere Dickens-Smith, addressed a packed sanctuary about continuing Dr. King's dream.
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