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Led by members of the Springfield branch of the NAACP, the march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. begins on E. Trafficway Street. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Richard Rice, of St. Louis, was “Celebrating Dr. King’s legacy,” as he marched hand-in-hand with Lynn Beinke of Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Calvin Allen, of Springfield, marched because, “…the struggle continues even in 2023.“ (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Gloria Manier, 8, of Springfield, studies her sign before the beginning of the march. Manier said she was participating in the march with her church group because, “My Mom told me to be here…and Black lives matter.” (Photo by Jym Wilson)
People march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Marchers cross the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Springfield Monday morning. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Kai Sutton, president of the Springfield branch of the NAACP, watches a clip of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the program at the Gillioz Theatre. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Members of Reed Academy's chorus sing “His Eye on the Sparrow” during the program. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Korey Carlock, from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. speaks about Dr. King. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Missouri State University professor of music Dr. Todd Payne delivered an emotional reading of an excerpt from Dr. King’s “I have a dream speech” and sang a verse of “We Shall Overcome.” (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Zion Tate, 6, center, sings “How Excellent” with the Turning Point Youth Choir. Her father, Terrence Tate, is pastor of Turning Point Church in Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson)