MLK JR., CELEBRATION INSPIRES OTHERS TO BE THE DIFFERENCE: ACTIVATING A COMMUNITY TO UNITY By Bridgett Nesbit STATESVILLE, N.C. —The morning in Statesville rose with a quiet dignity, as though the day itself paused to honor the legacy being lifted. At the Civic Center, people gathered in steady streams—elders walking with purpose, children tugging at sleeves, neighbors greeting neighbors with warmth that felt like memory. This year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast, shaped

Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 2025 MLK Tribute event. This year's production, "Dreams, Faith, and Justice In Action" showcase local talent in the form of dance, music, and storytelling while also highlighting local organizations that live out the importance of Dr. King's work right here in Arlington. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3DiB0Af Event Details: Sun., Jan. 19 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Wakefield High School auditorium #ArlingtonVA #MLK #MLKTribute | Ar