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Gallery: Martin Luther King march returns to Abilene

January 19, 2022 by Mariah Williams

Community members from across Abilene came together Monday to march and join the country in celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. In a short opening ceremony, participants honored the life of Heloise Munson, who organized the march for many years, before walking across the Martin Luther King Bridge in remembrance of his legacy.

MLK March participants are offered masks, sanitizer and water at a hospitality table. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
ACU Football Staff members show support at the Abilene MLK Day March. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
Members of the ACU Football team gather for the MLK March on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Mariah Williams)

The Wildcat football team joins the Abilene community in prayer before the march. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
Micheal T. Royal takes a monumental first step after surgery during the Abilene MLK March opening ceremony. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
The football team marches past the start of the bridge. (Photo by Mariah Williams)

Participants start the march over the MLK bridge. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
The Munson Family leads the march honoring Martin Luther King. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
Participants march accross the MLK bridge. (Photo by Mariah Williams)

Abilene Police Department Chief Dudley participates in march alongside civilians. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
Participants turn around after marching the length of the Martin Luther King Bridge. (Photo by Mariah Williams)
Participants finish walking over the MLK bridge. (Photo by Mariah Williams)

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