SAN ANTONIO – District 2 City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and the city’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission gathered on Monday to officially invite the public to the annual MLK March and Celebration, set for Jan. 19.
The press conference was held on Monday afternoon on the steps of City Hall, located at 100 Military Plaza.
McKee-Rodriguez announced that Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas will serve as this year’s keynote speaker.
Douglas will host a fireside chat and public Q&A, the councilman said. Residents can submit their questions for the Q&A here.
Grammy Award-winning artist Coco Jones was also announced as a headline performer for the march and celebration.
“Coco Jones and Gabby Douglas embody excellence, perseverance and the power of Black leadership across generations,” McKee-Rodriguez said.
Background
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader who promoted equality and justice through nonviolent activism.
The annual MLK Day observance in San Antonio continues a national tradition that began in 1986, when the federal holiday was first established to commemorate King’s birthday on Jan. 15.
The march and celebration provide an opportunity for residents to participate in honoring King’s enduring impact on civil rights and social justice.
For more information about the march and related events, the public is encouraged to contact the District 2 office or the MLK Commission.
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