DAYTON — Hundreds of people braved the cold to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Dayton Monday morning.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, the annual legacy march along West Third Street in Dayton took place in bitterly cold temperatures.
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People involved in the march said they honor Dr. King’s legacy every day, but today they make sure everyone can see the movement is alive and well.
Many participants told News Center 7 that they march because there are still steps that need to be taken to make sure everyone has equal rights under the law.
“You see how things are going on and going on throughout the country. You just have to fight every day, you have to step up and fight every day,” Eric Ellington said.
“We’re still fighting every day,” Scott Barwick said.
A recording of a 1963 speech from Dr. King greeted marchers as they passed through the Wright-Dunbar business district.
The marchers moved forward across the Third Street bridge, over the river, and into downtown.
They believe that even after 63 years of advances and improving conditions, they still have much work to do to ensure the American dream is the same for everyone.
“It’s an everyday thing. Every day is a war, so just out here on the battlefield fighting,” Ellington said.
The march ended at Sinclair College, where the crowds listened to people perform readings, speeches, and tributes to Dr. King and the movement he spearheaded.
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