Maricopa's Martin Luther King Day event was filled with local entertainment. Photo by Devin Carson

By Devin Carson

In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, the city hosted a remembrance brunch at Sequoia Pathway Academy.

People from all over the city came to honor his legacy with dancing, spoken words and reiteration of his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. There was also live music from a local jazz band and food.

“I think we performed really well, as a group,” event attendee Eddie Perry said. “We rehearsed three times and we came early to rehearse again just to make sure everything went smoothly as planned.”

Maricopa Mayor Christian Price, Miss Maricopa Auna Littlejohn and members of the Maricopa City Council were in attendance. Vice Mayor Marvin Brown delivered a speech to provide a glimpse into Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and upbringing.

“For our first attempt I think it went pretty well,” Brown said. “I was very pleased with the results. Not only do I want this to be an annual event, but I want the city to expand on this topic.”

Early in his life, Brown had the opportunity to meet Martin Luther King Jr. The experience left an impression on his life that he carries to this day.

“We weren’t like best friends,” Brown said. “However, during our conversation you had the chance to feel his humility and his sense of humor.”

Hundreds of Maricopa residents filled the gymnasium at Sequoia Pathway to participate in the celebration of Dr. King’s life.

“Even though I believe we all did fantastic if I had to pick only one it would be Jazmine Hughes,” Kiara Shumate said. “Even with her shyness and her lack of preparation she still managed to pull through and give a fantastic show.

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