![]() “After what we went through in September of last year with Hurricane Ian, we realize more than ever, that we are all stronger together,” says North.ĭr. ![]() ![]() The celebration will continue at the park until 6 p.m.įor Joe North it’s all about coming together and unifying the community. at the Dunbar Community school with a march to Centennial Park. Monday’s celebration will start at 10 a.m. Sunday, there will be an ecumenical church service from 3-4:30 p.m. The Dunbar Festival Committee has organized a number of events for MLK Day, including the Lee Pitts Live After Work event Friday from 6-10 p.m. And African Americans have contributed substantially to where we are as nation,” says North. Because our history, meaning the African Americans, is such an important part of the fabric of where we are now as a nation. “To understand that history is to better understand and appreciate the entire history of the United States. King and the true essence of black history and what it means. ![]() His birthday is a national holiday and observed on the third Monday of January.įort Myers native and attorney Joe North shares how important it is to not just celebrate the day but the legacy of Dr. King was born January 15, in Atlanta, Georgia. This Monday, the country will pause to remember the man who helped change the nation, Dr. ![]()
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