AUGUSTA, Ga (WFXG) – The town of Augusta celebrates the life, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, with the assistance of the NAACP.

All of it started at Dyess Park and ended at Johnson Many various organizations participated within the parade to unfold consciousness concerning the various things inside the neighborhood. 

Melvin Ivey, Augusta NAACP President tells FOX54 that we’re nonetheless working towards Dr. King’s dream.

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“Now we have to appreciate…that we will not afford to fall asleep.” Stated, Melvin Ivey.

Group members got here out to see all that the parade needed to supply. Augusta Commissioners, organizations from the Divine 9, FOX54, and far more have been part of at the moment’s parade. 

The NAACP hopes to proceed this custom in addition to usher in new members. 

“…. hold them knowledgeable about adjustments…not solely in Augusta however nationwide,” stated Melvin Ivey.

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