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Article courtesy of The Oakland Post.
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Over 400 children from Lincoln, Nystrom, Leadership, and Richmond College Prep Schools will march down Harbour Way, in the heart of Richmond, CA, and meet at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park to promote peace in their neighborhood and to celebrate the birthday of Dr. King. This march is the third annual Peace March the children have developed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The children will begin marching at Harbour Way and Florida Street. Along the route they will be joined by Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Bruce Harter, parents and community residents. Once they arrive at the park, the children will present inspirational speeches, hear tributes and sing songs in honor of Dr. King’s memory.

Lincoln School Principal Mimi Melodia feels strongly about her students’ participation in the Annual March. “We are excited to participate in the march again this year. It is important to our students and school community because it demonstrates to kids the importance of working together for a common good, no matter how old you are. The March and celebration unites students at different schools within the same community to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. King who believed in uniting all people.”

Over the three years, the march has grown from 100 students to 400 students. Each year, more and more community residents and parents have joined the students. This year, an essay contest “United We Build Peace” has been added to the program and the winners from each school will be presented at the event.

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