47th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Website mobile ten Dot-Com. Day the one and only local town. I a website mobile ten Dot-Com. Day the one and only local town. I a dream that one day he had dream the one and only local town. I a dream that one day he had dream maybe to sit down together at

Dream that one day he had dream maybe to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have maybe to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream and then change the the table of brotherhood. I have a dream and then change the world forever. Today, young and

A dream and then change the world forever. Today, young and remember Dr. Martin Luther King world forever. Today, young and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, he was great, man. You remember Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, he was great, man. You gave him my freedom. My freedom

Junior, he was great, man. You gave him my freedom. My freedom and my liberty. Local ten is gave him my freedom. My freedom and my liberty. Local ten is proud to present the 47th annual and my liberty. Local ten is proud to present the 47th annual MLK Parade. I have a dream my

Proud to present the 47th annual MLK Parade. I have a dream my children will one day live in a MLK Parade. I have a dream my children will one day live in a nation nation in which the

Children will one day live in a nation nation in which the content of their character. I nation nation in which the content of their character. I have a dream to be. And now live content of their character. I have a dream to be. And now live from. Liberty City. Calvin

Have a dream to be. And now live from. Liberty City. Calvin Hughes and Nicole Perez. Hello, from. Liberty City. Calvin Hughes and Nicole Perez. Hello, South Florida. What a beautiful Hughes and Nicole Perez. Hello, South Florida. What a beautiful morning. And What a beautiful

South Florida. What a beautiful morning. And What a beautiful moment. People from over south morning. And What a beautiful moment. People from over south Florida have come to liberty for moment. People from over south Florida have come to liberty for this incredible and, wonderful

Florida have come to liberty for this incredible and, wonderful parade. Everyone, I’m Calvin this incredible and, wonderful parade. Everyone, I’m Calvin Hughes. And here we go again. parade. Everyone, I’m Calvin Hughes. And here we go again. I’m so forward to this big event

Hughes. And here we go again. I’m so forward to this big event . We are in 54th Street. What an I’m so forward to this big event . We are in 54th Street. What an honor it is to bring you the

. We are in 54th Street. What an honor it is to bring you the 47th annual MLK Day Parade. And honor it is to bring you the 47th annual MLK Day Parade. And I’m Nicole Perez. And what an

47th annual MLK Day Parade. And I’m Nicole Perez. And what an special day it is today, because I’m Nicole Perez. And what an special day it is today, because today would have been MLK is special day it is today, because today would have been MLK is 95th birthday. He was born on

Today would have been MLK is 95th birthday. He was born on January 15th, 1929. We have so 95th birthday. He was born on January 15th, 1929. We have so many for you. Let’s begin now January 15th, 1929. We have so many for you. Let’s begin now with Sky ten. Right now, the

Many for you. Let’s begin now with Sky ten. Right now, the only station bringing live with Sky ten. Right now, the only station bringing live continuous coverage of this only station bringing live continuous coverage of this amazing event. We couldn’t be

Continuous coverage of this amazing event. We couldn’t be more excited. Thousands of amazing event. We couldn’t be more excited. Thousands of people, parents, kids, neighbors more excited. Thousands of people, parents, kids, neighbors all lining the streets, getting people, parents, kids, neighbors all lining the streets, getting ready to watch this annual

All lining the streets, getting ready to watch this annual spectacle. And they are going to ready to watch this annual spectacle. And they are going to see floats marching bands, spectacle. And they are going to see floats marching bands, champion football, all here to

See floats marching bands, champion football, all here to honor Dr. King. And we have you champion football, all here to honor Dr. King. And we have you covered from beginning of the honor Dr. King. And we have you covered from beginning of the parade route to, the very end,

Covered from beginning of the parade route to, the very end, where there is going to be. Oh, parade route to, the very end, where there is going to be. Oh, yes, a very big. Oh, yeah. And

Where there is going to be. Oh, yes, a very big. Oh, yeah. And Our local ten news morning yes, a very big. Oh, yeah. And Our local ten news morning anchors Eric, Yazzie and J.C. Our local ten news morning anchors Eric, Yazzie and J.C. Burch, are not too far away from

Anchors Eric, Yazzie and J.C. Burch, are not too far away from us. So let’s check in with them. Burch, are not too far away from us. So let’s check in with them. Hey, guys. Good Morning, Calvin. us. So let’s check in with them. Hey, guys. Good Morning, Calvin. Good morning, Nicole. We stop.

Hey, guys. Good Morning, Calvin. Good morning, Nicole. We stop. We won’t stop celebrating life Good morning, Nicole. We stop. We won’t stop celebrating life and legacy of Dr. King today. We won’t stop celebrating life and legacy of Dr. King today. We’re going to go, go, go. We

And legacy of Dr. King today. We’re going to go, go, go. We are going to practice his dream, We’re going to go, go, go. We are going to practice his dream, his edict his power of are going to practice his dream, his edict his power of connecting and unifying with

His edict his power of connecting and unifying with you, because we’re going to be connecting and unifying with you, because we’re going to be right here on the ground. So you, because we’re going to be right here on the ground. So when the dignitaries walk by our

Right here on the ground. So when the dignitaries walk by our politicians when the marching when the dignitaries walk by our politicians when the marching band comes by you’re going to politicians when the marching band comes by you’re going to hear let’s go you’re going to

Band comes by you’re going to hear let’s go you’re going to see it and we’re just going to hear let’s go you’re going to see it and we’re just going to give you the flavor of the taste

See it and we’re just going to give you the flavor of the taste and all the passion and just give you the flavor of the taste and all the passion and just everything, energy, the emotion and all the passion and just everything, energy, the emotion we’ve covering this parade for a

Everything, energy, the emotion we’ve covering this parade for a long time. Miami set the scene we’ve covering this parade for a long time. Miami set the scene making history with this Parade long time. Miami set the scene making history with this Parade and we’re going to continue

Making history with this Parade and we’re going to continue today the oldest spread to and we’re going to continue today the oldest spread to celebrate Dr. King, our country, today the oldest spread to celebrate Dr. King, our country, South Florida place. He would

Celebrate Dr. King, our country, South Florida place. He would come to relax and refine his South Florida place. He would come to relax and refine his message his message of a dream, come to relax and refine his message his message of a dream, his of a future of civil rights

Message his message of a dream, his of a future of civil rights all here in America. So we can his of a future of civil rights all here in America. So we can have a great day. We’ve got a

All here in America. So we can have a great day. We’ve got a great vantage point. And the have a great day. We’ve got a great vantage point. And the parade is on its way here. I can

Great vantage point. And the parade is on its way here. I can hear the sirens. That means we parade is on its way here. I can hear the sirens. That means we are ready to roll. So we’ll send

Hear the sirens. That means we are ready to roll. So we’ll send it to Calvin and Nicole on a are ready to roll. So we’ll send it to Calvin and Nicole on a beautiful Monday morning in it to Calvin and Nicole on a beautiful Monday morning in south Florida. All right. You

Beautiful Monday morning in south Florida. All right. You guys are looking great out there south Florida. All right. You guys are looking great out there and we are going to keep it guys are looking great out there and we are going to keep it rolling right now? We’re going

And we are going to keep it rolling right now? We’re going to bring you every moment of the rolling right now? We’re going to bring you every moment of the from the very beginning to the

To bring you every moment of the from the very beginning to the end. And right now, the floats from the very beginning to the end. And right now, the floats and bands are staging at 54th end. And right now, the floats and bands are staging at 54th Street and 12th Avenue. That’s

And bands are staging at 54th Street and 12th Avenue. That’s Right. And our local ten news Street and 12th Avenue. That’s Right. And our local ten news anchor, Alex Phinney, is there Right. And our local ten news anchor, Alex Phinney, is there for us. Alex has already been a

Anchor, Alex Phinney, is there for us. Alex has already been a busy morning. How’s it going out for us. Alex has already been a busy morning. How’s it going out there? Yes And Calvin, busy the

Busy morning. How’s it going out there? Yes And Calvin, busy the word and we are so busy filled there? Yes And Calvin, busy the word and we are so busy filled with excitement. You know, let word and we are so busy filled with excitement. You know, let me tell you something. This is

With excitement. You know, let me tell you something. This is one of my favorite events cover me tell you something. This is one of my favorite events cover every single year. You just feel one of my favorite events cover every single year. You just feel the sense of out here you can

Every single year. You just feel the sense of out here you can see sense of community. You take the sense of out here you can see sense of community. You take a look here. So many people see sense of community. You take a look here. So many people lining northwest Fourth Street,

A look here. So many people lining northwest Fourth Street, like you said there, we are lining northwest Fourth Street, like you said there, we are right off of Northwest 12th like you said there, we are right off of Northwest 12th Avenue. We’re is getting

Right off of Northwest 12th Avenue. We’re is getting started. We Have officers just Avenue. We’re is getting started. We Have officers just up the here if we can pan the started. We Have officers just up the here if we can pan the camera to the left a little bit,

Up the here if we can pan the camera to the left a little bit, you can see that they just off camera to the left a little bit, you can see that they just off city of Miami police and then

You can see that they just off city of Miami police and then over to the right here you can city of Miami police and then over to the right here you can see as officers are getting

Over to the right here you can see as officers are getting ready to lead the charge for see as officers are getting ready to lead the charge for this parade it is fantastic we ready to lead the charge for this parade it is fantastic we have great weather. It’s

This parade it is fantastic we have great weather. It’s fabulous vibes and know what not have great weather. It’s fabulous vibes and know what not only are covering the start of fabulous vibes and know what not only are covering the start of the parade but we’ve been out

Only are covering the start of the parade but we’ve been out here since very early this the parade but we’ve been out here since very early this morning about 4 a.m. there have here since very early this morning about 4 a.m. there have been so many other events in and

Morning about 4 a.m. there have been so many other events in and around this area that we’ve been been so many other events in and around this area that we’ve been covering. Well, take a look. around this area that we’ve been covering. Well, take a look. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

Covering. Well, take a look. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The south florida community Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The south florida community together once again for 47th Jr. The south florida community together once again for 47th annual MLK Parade in Miami. I’m

Together once again for 47th annual MLK Parade in Miami. I’m so glad that this day we can annual MLK Parade in Miami. I’m so glad that this day we can think Dr. King and all that he

So glad that this day we can think Dr. King and all that he have done to bring people think Dr. King and all that he have done to bring people together and the start of the have done to bring people together and the start of the parade at Northwest 54th Street

Together and the start of the parade at Northwest 54th Street and 10th Avenue, where over 100 parade at Northwest 54th Street and 10th Avenue, where over 100 floats, marching bands, exotic and 10th Avenue, where over 100 floats, marching bands, exotic cars and so much more we’re

Floats, marching bands, exotic cars and so much more we’re getting ready as people lined cars and so much more we’re getting ready as people lined streets ahead of kickoff. So getting ready as people lined streets ahead of kickoff. So Many events happening in and

Streets ahead of kickoff. So Many events happening in and around the parade route. More Many events happening in and around the parade route. More get set go. Right on 62nd Street around the parade route. More get set go. Right on 62nd Street and northwest 25th Avenue. The

Get set go. Right on 62nd Street and northwest 25th Avenue. The pre parade MLK five K Fitness and northwest 25th Avenue. The pre parade MLK five K Fitness Walk and run MLK day is very pre parade MLK five K Fitness Walk and run MLK day is very important to. Me I wanted to

Walk and run MLK day is very important to. Me I wanted to honor his legacy so I wanted to important to. Me I wanted to honor his legacy so I wanted to find that was proactive to do

Honor his legacy so I wanted to find that was proactive to do and I thought this was great find that was proactive to do and I thought this was great thing to do and it’s for a good

And I thought this was great thing to do and it’s for a good over 100 runners made their way thing to do and it’s for a good over 100 runners made their way out for 41st annual event over 100 runners made their way out for 41st annual event getting a celebratory and

Out for 41st annual event getting a celebratory and remembrance run in honor of the getting a celebratory and remembrance run in honor of the late great Dr. King just gives remembrance run in honor of the late great Dr. King just gives us an opportunity to reflect on

Late great Dr. King just gives us an opportunity to reflect on the MLK what he’s done for us us an opportunity to reflect on the MLK what he’s done for us you know what it is what it

The MLK what he’s done for us you know what it is what it means to this community. It’s you know what it is what it means to this community. It’s just a day of unity unity. Yes

Means to this community. It’s just a day of unity unity. Yes Is a day of giving indeed. And just a day of unity unity. Yes Is a day of giving indeed. And you know, when I look out at the

Is a day of giving indeed. And you know, when I look out at the crowd, just always love how we you know, when I look out at the crowd, just always love how we talk about and we see the next

Crowd, just always love how we talk about and we see the next generation. Right. And How talk about and we see the next generation. Right. And How engaged they are with the generation. Right. And How engaged they are with the history of Dr. Martin Luther

Engaged they are with the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we continue to push history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we continue to push his message forward of unity and King Jr. As we continue to push his message forward of unity and love and to gather ness and that

His message forward of unity and love and to gather ness and that is what we see here. We have love and to gather ness and that is what we see here. We have this little cute baby over here.

Is what we see here. We have this little cute baby over here. I’ve been I knew her all morning this little cute baby over here. I’ve been I knew her all morning adorable. She’s so cute. Look

I’ve been I knew her all morning adorable. She’s so cute. Look have her all the way to the adorable. She’s so cute. Look have her all the way to the little kids, to the right of her

Have her all the way to the little kids, to the right of her as well. Just a little bit little kids, to the right of her as well. Just a little bit older. Hi guys and they are all

As well. Just a little bit older. Hi guys and they are all to see the parade. As you heard older. Hi guys and they are all to see the parade. As you heard there in my package we have

To see the parade. As you heard there in my package we have marching bands from all over there in my package we have marching bands from all over South Florida in terms of all of marching bands from all over South Florida in terms of all of different schools here in Miami

South Florida in terms of all of different schools here in Miami we have one for cement and just different schools here in Miami we have one for cement and just community and members that of we have one for cement and just community and members that of course the most important part

Community and members that of course the most important part every single faceted member of course the most important part every single faceted member of our south Florida community that every single faceted member of our south Florida community that was able to come out here they

Our south Florida community that was able to come out here they are here today. And so again was able to come out here they are here today. And so again things are just getting started are here today. And so again things are just getting started , just getting underway. You

Things are just getting started , just getting underway. You know, I can talk, talk, talk, , just getting underway. You know, I can talk, talk, talk, talk, guys, but you know what? know, I can talk, talk, talk, talk, guys, but you know what? We have entire parade that. We

Talk, guys, but you know what? We have entire parade that. We are going to be covering all We have entire parade that. We are going to be covering all morning well into the afternoon are going to be covering all morning well into the afternoon . We are just starting. And, you

Morning well into the afternoon . We are just starting. And, you know what? Hold on a second. We . We are just starting. And, you know what? Hold on a second. We finally moving along. Look know what? Hold on a second. We finally moving along. Look slowly but surely. We’re to be

Finally moving along. Look slowly but surely. We’re to be making our way to park off of slowly but surely. We’re to be making our way to park off of 32nd Avenue and you mentioned making our way to park off of 32nd Avenue and you mentioned Calvin Nicole. We have people

32nd Avenue and you mentioned Calvin Nicole. We have people spread all across this route, Calvin Nicole. We have people spread all across this route, bringing you all the all the spread all across this route, bringing you all the all the hoopla and all of the fantastic

Bringing you all the all the hoopla and all of the fantastic ness in of what we love about hoopla and all of the fantastic ness in of what we love about this day. So on that note, going

Ness in of what we love about this day. So on that note, going to leave you on this picture and this day. So on that note, going to leave you on this picture and I’m going to send it back to

To leave you on this picture and I’m going to send it back to where you guys are a long I’m going to send it back to where you guys are a long Northwest 54th Street and we are

Where you guys are a long Northwest 54th Street and we are officially underway and. What a Northwest 54th Street and we are officially underway and. What a great day to be out here right. officially underway and. What a great day to be out here right. People have the day off. There’s

Great day to be out here right. People have the day off. There’s kids, families, everyone out People have the day off. There’s kids, families, everyone out here enjoying it the weather has kids, families, everyone out here enjoying it the weather has been great so far. I mean, have

Here enjoying it the weather has been great so far. I mean, have 2 hours of coverage to bring you been great so far. I mean, have 2 hours of coverage to bring you at home. Alex What a great day

2 hours of coverage to bring you at home. Alex What a great day for you, too. You out here with at home. Alex What a great day for you, too. You out here with us last year? I mean, what is it

For you, too. You out here with us last year? I mean, what is it like to be out here again, to be us last year? I mean, what is it like to be out here again, to be part of the community, to see

Like to be out here again, to be part of the community, to see everybody’s smiling faces and part of the community, to see everybody’s smiling faces and enjoying this moment? Oh, it’s everybody’s smiling faces and enjoying this moment? Oh, it’s and you know, here’s the thing,

Enjoying this moment? Oh, it’s and you know, here’s the thing, Nicole. We obviously from south and you know, here’s the thing, Nicole. We obviously from south Florida, I’ve been here at the Nicole. We obviously from south Florida, I’ve been here at the station for a few years. What

Florida, I’ve been here at the station for a few years. What has been so amazing and I’ll station for a few years. What has been so amazing and I’ll tell you, this one woman came up

Has been so amazing and I’ll tell you, this one woman came up to me who I saw five years ago tell you, this one woman came up to me who I saw five years ago when I first covered this parade

To me who I saw five years ago when I first covered this parade , and she was like, you know, when I first covered this parade , and she was like, you know, talk. We were just chatting, you

, and she was like, you know, talk. We were just chatting, you know, catching up. And that is talk. We were just chatting, you know, catching up. And that is what I love so much about know, catching up. And that is what I love so much about events. This is that we really

What I love so much about events. This is that we really are. It’s there’s such a sense events. This is that we really are. It’s there’s such a sense of community. And I will tell are. It’s there’s such a sense of community. And I will tell you a lot of people have been

Of community. And I will tell you a lot of people have been showing up and showing well we you a lot of people have been showing up and showing well we say we’re with Channel ten.

Showing up and showing well we say we’re with Channel ten. Okay. I tell you that a lot of say we’re with Channel ten. Okay. I tell you that a lot of people that say that is our go

Okay. I tell you that a lot of people that say that is our go to station and I say, I know. people that say that is our go to station and I say, I know. That’s right. Listen And you

To station and I say, I know. That’s right. Listen And you know what? It is just so fans That’s right. Listen And you know what? It is just so fans tastic. I love like I told you

Know what? It is just so fans tastic. I love like I told you before and I cannot say it tastic. I love like I told you before and I cannot say it enough. All of the little kids

Before and I cannot say it enough. All of the little kids that are not only watching the enough. All of the little kids that are not only watching the parade, but are part of the that are not only watching the parade, but are part of the parade. Look at these guys over

Parade, but are part of the parade. Look at these guys over here. You see them a little bit parade. Look at these guys over here. You see them a little bit east here of Northwest 54th here. You see them a little bit east here of Northwest 54th Street. They’re just so engaged

East here of Northwest 54th Street. They’re just so engaged with the culture and the history Street. They’re just so engaged with the culture and the history and oh, my goodness, it just with the culture and the history and oh, my goodness, it just fills me with much joy. But

And oh, my goodness, it just fills me with much joy. But Listen, we have the police fills me with much joy. But Listen, we have the police explorers getting ready. Come up Listen, we have the police explorers getting ready. Come up the state attorney’s office is

Explorers getting ready. Come up the state attorney’s office is getting ready to make their way the state attorney’s office is getting ready to make their way and of course, the fun continues getting ready to make their way and of course, the fun continues passed there as we continue to

And of course, the fun continues passed there as we continue to roll through the rest of the passed there as we continue to roll through the rest of the morning. Calvin, Nicole. All roll through the rest of the morning. Calvin, Nicole. All right. So Exciting. Thank you,

Morning. Calvin, Nicole. All right. So Exciting. Thank you, Alex from Alex. We are to head a right. So Exciting. Thank you, Alex from Alex. We are to head a few blocks west of where we are

Alex from Alex. We are to head a few blocks west of where we are right now and local ten morning few blocks west of where we are right now and local ten morning traffic anchor Alexis is right now and local ten morning traffic anchor Alexis is standing by. You’re 27th Avenue

Traffic anchor Alexis is standing by. You’re 27th Avenue and you’re a homegirl Alexis. So standing by. You’re 27th Avenue and you’re a homegirl Alexis. So tell us about what does it feel and you’re a homegirl Alexis. So tell us about what does it feel to be out there? It feels really

Tell us about what does it feel to be out there? It feels really good. And this is like a family to be out there? It feels really good. And this is like a family reunion and they take care of

Good. And this is like a family reunion and they take care of here in my community. Look at reunion and they take care of here in my community. Look at this. I’m already getting some here in my community. Look at this. I’m already getting some free lemonade. Okay. Maybe I

This. I’m already getting some free lemonade. Okay. Maybe I shouldn’t say the free part out, free lemonade. Okay. Maybe I shouldn’t say the free part out, but it is. It is. They saw shouldn’t say the free part out, but it is. It is. They saw what’s out here long sleeves

But it is. It is. They saw what’s out here long sleeves that like girl we got you and a what’s out here long sleeves that like girl we got you and a lot of people are going to be

That like girl we got you and a lot of people are going to be able to cool off we have some lot of people are going to be able to cool off we have some iced trucks here they were here

Able to cool off we have some iced trucks here they were here last and a lot of people who I iced trucks here they were here last and a lot of people who I last year are back in the same

Last and a lot of people who I last year are back in the same spot so these are my people I am last year are back in the same spot so these are my people I am home they’re already out here

Spot so these are my people I am home they’re already out here early lining up. I just met this home they’re already out here early lining up. I just met this beautiful young woman. How are early lining up. I just met this beautiful young woman. How are you? Tell US. How many times

Beautiful young woman. How are you? Tell US. How many times have you come out here? It’s you? Tell US. How many times have you come out here? It’s your first time. This is my have you come out here? It’s your first time. This is my first time. Yeah, I heard about

Your first time. This is my first time. Yeah, I heard about is a friend of my referred me first time. Yeah, I heard about is a friend of my referred me and then just came down from the

Is a friend of my referred me and then just came down from the train. The metro. Yeah. Just and then just came down from the train. The metro. Yeah. Just earlier. Okay. So are you from train. The metro. Yeah. Just earlier. Okay. So are you from here. From Miami. I just moved

Earlier. Okay. So are you from here. From Miami. I just moved Miami last year so I’m just here. From Miami. I just moved Miami last year so I’m just getting used to the area, you Miami last year so I’m just getting used to the area, you know, the culture. Okay. Now you

Getting used to the area, you know, the culture. Okay. Now you are in for a treat. Hi, little know, the culture. Okay. Now you are in for a treat. Hi, little one. We’ve got to my job. He’s

Are in for a treat. Hi, little one. We’ve got to my job. He’s taking my job. It’s okay. Nice one. We’ve got to my job. He’s taking my job. It’s okay. Nice meeting you. So some people, taking my job. It’s okay. Nice meeting you. So some people, this is their first time, but

Meeting you. So some people, this is their first time, but others like this man right here this is their first time, but others like this man right here I met last. Check out the gear, others like this man right here I met last. Check out the gear, the merch I’m obsessed with this

I met last. Check out the gear, the merch I’m obsessed with this shirt celebrating. Heroes the merch I’m obsessed with this shirt celebrating. Heroes honoring the past where did you shirt celebrating. Heroes honoring the past where did you get this can people get this?

Honoring the past where did you get this can people get this? This. You’re my chance is going get this can people get this? This. You’re my chance is going from seventh Avenue and 62nd This. You’re my chance is going from seventh Avenue and 62nd Street. A young lady sells the t

From seventh Avenue and 62nd Street. A young lady sells the t shirts and all Miami gear and Street. A young lady sells the t shirts and all Miami gear and everything like that. Okay. shirts and all Miami gear and everything like that. Okay. What’s your name? My name is

Everything like that. Okay. What’s your name? My name is Dennis James. James I saw you What’s your name? My name is Dennis James. James I saw you last year. You recognize Dennis James. James I saw you last year. You recognize Melissa? I love Alexis. I love

Last year. You recognize Melissa? I love Alexis. I love Alexis. Love to me. Guys, that’s Melissa? I love Alexis. I love Alexis. Love to me. Guys, that’s so tell, what does Martin Luther Alexis. Love to me. Guys, that’s so tell, what does Martin Luther King mean for you about your

So tell, what does Martin Luther King mean for you about your civil rights and legacy that he King mean for you about your civil rights and legacy that he left behind for us to pass on to

Civil rights and legacy that he left behind for us to pass on to the next generation that they left behind for us to pass on to the next generation that they can accomplish their goals in the next generation that they can accomplish their goals in life, you know, just keep the

Can accomplish their goals in life, you know, just keep the faith. Yes And in Miami, they’ve life, you know, just keep the faith. Yes And in Miami, they’ve a lot of history here. Yes, it

Faith. Yes And in Miami, they’ve a lot of history here. Yes, it does. It has a lot of history. A a lot of history here. Yes, it does. It has a lot of history. A lot of us grew up here. That’s

Does. It has a lot of history. A lot of us grew up here. That’s we come out and support diaspora lot of us grew up here. That’s we come out and support diaspora every year that they have foot

We come out and support diaspora every year that they have foot Dr. Martin Luther King. All every year that they have foot Dr. Martin Luther King. All right. Going to see you around. Dr. Martin Luther King. All right. Going to see you around. Okay. Thank you I’m a great day.

Right. Going to see you around. Okay. Thank you I’m a great day. Yes. Thank you so much. Okay. So Okay. Thank you I’m a great day. Yes. Thank you so much. Okay. So you guys know how to get the I

Yes. Thank you so much. Okay. So you guys know how to get the I think we might have somebody you guys know how to get the I think we might have somebody near street. So if there is think we might have somebody near street. So if there is somebody I know some that

Near street. So if there is somebody I know some that seventh Street store just gets a somebody I know some that seventh Street store just gets a girl shirt. That’s all I’m seventh Street store just gets a girl shirt. That’s all I’m asking for. I got the lemonade.

Girl shirt. That’s all I’m asking for. I got the lemonade. Now I need the merch. Calvin asking for. I got the lemonade. Now I need the merch. Calvin Nicole, back to you. Maybe I Now I need the merch. Calvin Nicole, back to you. Maybe I could do something. Oh I think

Nicole, back to you. Maybe I could do something. Oh I think I’ll can the best. The best could do something. Oh I think I’ll can the best. The best light of the morning so far is

I’ll can the best. The best light of the morning so far is that he doesn’t love the I love light of the morning so far is that he doesn’t love the I love you some Alexis Frazier. Hey got

That he doesn’t love the I love you some Alexis Frazier. Hey got to love that line of thinking I you some Alexis Frazier. Hey got to love that line of thinking I can get you know hey hey hey the

To love that line of thinking I can get you know hey hey hey the president of your fan club. We can get you know hey hey hey the president of your fan club. We love that. Okay. Thanks a lot,

President of your fan club. We love that. Okay. Thanks a lot, Alexis. Be checking back with love that. Okay. Thanks a lot, Alexis. Be checking back with you very soon. And now to where Alexis. Be checking back with you very soon. And now to where it will all come to an end. The

You very soon. And now to where it will all come to an end. The Martin Luther King Junior it will all come to an end. The Martin Luther King Junior Memorial. And there’s going to Martin Luther King Junior Memorial. And there’s going to be a big party there. And, of

Memorial. And there’s going to be a big party there. And, of course, who’s there for us? be a big party there. And, of course, who’s there for us? Who’s going to be at the big course, who’s there for us? Who’s going to be at the big party already, even at the start

Who’s going to be at the big party already, even at the start of the parade, our very own party already, even at the start of the parade, our very own Larry Livingston, hilarious. of the parade, our very own Larry Livingston, hilarious. Good morning. And it’s hard to

Larry Livingston, hilarious. Good morning. And it’s hard to hear because I’ve got a Good morning. And it’s hard to hear because I’ve got a cacophony generators I’ve hear because I’ve got a cacophony generators I’ve speakers playing music I’ve got cacophony generators I’ve speakers playing music I’ve got kids over in the park already

Speakers playing music I’ve got kids over in the park already with the bounce houses and the kids over in the park already with the bounce houses and the generator over there keeping with the bounce houses and the generator over there keeping them inflated but. Northwest

Generator over there keeping them inflated but. Northwest 32nd Avenue is officially down them inflated but. Northwest 32nd Avenue is officially down right now because this the main 32nd Avenue is officially down right now because this the main drag and you can see we have

Right now because this the main drag and you can see we have dozens of vendors lining, this drag and you can see we have dozens of vendors lining, this entire area here, some of them dozens of vendors lining, this entire area here, some of them been here for the first time.

Entire area here, some of them been here for the first time. Some of them have been here for been here for the first time. Some of them have been here for years as we commemorate and Some of them have been here for years as we commemorate and celebrate the memory and the

Years as we commemorate and celebrate the memory and the legacy course of Dr. Martin celebrate the memory and the legacy course of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But as you said legacy course of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But as you said of what’s happening right now is

Luther King Jr. But as you said of what’s happening right now is the beginning of the parade. It of what’s happening right now is the beginning of the parade. It culminates here in the adjacent the beginning of the parade. It culminates here in the adjacent park got a couple of live music

Culminates here in the adjacent park got a couple of live music stages set up there. Like I park got a couple of live music stages set up there. Like I said, we’ve got bouncy houses. stages set up there. Like I said, we’ve got bouncy houses. They’re up for the kids. This is

Said, we’ve got bouncy houses. They’re up for the kids. This is a family friendly event. Miami They’re up for the kids. This is a family friendly event. Miami Dade Police, of course, on duty. a family friendly event. Miami Dade Police, of course, on duty. But over last couple of years,

Dade Police, of course, on duty. But over last couple of years, since I’ve been here, I have But over last couple of years, since I’ve been here, I have never seen any issues here. So since I’ve been here, I have never seen any issues here. So it’s always a safe event, just

Never seen any issues here. So it’s always a safe event, just kind of carefully to remain to it’s always a safe event, just kind of carefully to remain to be so this year. But can hear

Kind of carefully to remain to be so this year. But can hear that music going right now as. be so this year. But can hear that music going right now as. We come by, all of you all. I’ll

That music going right now as. We come by, all of you all. I’ll come back to you listening to We come by, all of you all. I’ll come back to you listening to the anthem. Clearly from folks

Come back to you listening to the anthem. Clearly from folks wanting not just to be on TV, the anthem. Clearly from folks wanting not just to be on TV, but of course to share why wanting not just to be on TV, but of course to share why they’re here and much fun they

But of course to share why they’re here and much fun they have. This is the party truck. they’re here and much fun they have. This is the party truck. Clearly Harpo’s allows sea have. This is the party truck. Clearly Harpo’s allows sea seafood and clearly sound and

Clearly Harpo’s allows sea seafood and clearly sound and that’s sense of community that seafood and clearly sound and that’s sense of community that you get out here. This is the that’s sense of community that you get out here. This is the cookout. So welcome to the

You get out here. This is the cookout. So welcome to the cookout and there’s lots food cookout. So welcome to the cookout and there’s lots food being cooked here at the cookout cookout and there’s lots food being cooked here at the cookout and I always love seeing my

Being cooked here at the cookout and I always love seeing my friends MC family here they’ve and I always love seeing my friends MC family here they’ve been coming for generations have friends MC family here they’ve been coming for generations have generations represented here and

Been coming for generations have generations represented here and hope we’re going to get to talk generations represented here and hope we’re going to get to talk to them in a little bit. Of hope we’re going to get to talk to them in a little bit. Of course, everybody here to

To them in a little bit. Of course, everybody here to commemorate and of course, have course, everybody here to commemorate and of course, have a good time once the parade here commemorate and of course, have a good time once the parade here at MLK Memorial Park. And of

A good time once the parade here at MLK Memorial Park. And of course, issue about an hour at MLK Memorial Park. And of course, issue about an hour these food trucks to actually course, issue about an hour these food trucks to actually start with only 20% and eat from

These food trucks to actually start with only 20% and eat from there because there’s so many to start with only 20% and eat from there because there’s so many to choose. Nicole, Calvin Larry, in there because there’s so many to choose. Nicole, Calvin Larry, in about an hour, Larry, we’re

Choose. Nicole, Calvin Larry, in about an hour, Larry, we’re going to need you to run some about an hour, Larry, we’re going to need you to run some that food back to where we are

Going to need you to run some that food back to where we are right here on set to. We know that food back to where we are right here on set to. We know it’s going to be good. Meet

Right here on set to. We know it’s going to be good. Meet people like how awesome it’s it’s going to be good. Meet people like how awesome it’s always going to be a good day. people like how awesome it’s always going to be a good day. Always has been a good time. And

Always going to be a good day. Always has been a good time. And I’ll tell you, the food, the Always has been a good time. And I’ll tell you, the food, the culture of the South Florida I’ll tell you, the food, the culture of the South Florida community definitely is

Culture of the South Florida community definitely is represented here. South Florida community definitely is represented here. South Florida is Caribbean, South Florida is represented here. South Florida is Caribbean, South Florida is Latin America, South Florida is is Caribbean, South Florida is Latin America, South Florida is African-American. And All of

Latin America, South Florida is African-American. And All of that looks to be it always African-American. And All of that looks to be it always represented here. And of course, that looks to be it always represented here. And of course, that is the legacy that Dunbar,

Represented here. And of course, that is the legacy that Dunbar, Dr. Martin Luther King, leaves that is the legacy that Dunbar, Dr. Martin Luther King, leaves behind its community, coming Dr. Martin Luther King, leaves behind its community, coming together for positive reasons,

Behind its community, coming together for positive reasons, of course, Calvin, Nicole together for positive reasons, of course, Calvin, Nicole Absolutely Laren, thank you. of course, Calvin, Nicole Absolutely Laren, thank you. We’ll check in with you in just

Absolutely Laren, thank you. We’ll check in with you in just a little bit. But there is one We’ll check in with you in just a little bit. But there is one member of our local ten news

A little bit. But there is one member of our local ten news crew that drew the very lucky member of our local ten news crew that drew the very lucky assignment that would be our crew that drew the very lucky assignment that would be our chief certified meteorologist,

Assignment that would be our chief certified meteorologist, Betty Davis. She is writing with chief certified meteorologist, Betty Davis. She is writing with top down and What Better Day Betty Davis. She is writing with top down and What Better Day Weatherwise as compared to this

Top down and What Better Day Weatherwise as compared to this weekend to it Betty. First Weatherwise as compared to this weekend to it Betty. First interview ever do you still good weekend to it Betty. First interview ever do you still good morning do you want to see how I

Interview ever do you still good morning do you want to see how I breathed a sigh of relief oh morning do you want to see how I breathed a sigh of relief oh really you know I’m Friday a

Breathed a sigh of relief oh really you know I’m Friday a little worried about maybe some really you know I’m Friday a little worried about maybe some rain in the area but I think little worried about maybe some rain in the area but I think we’re to get through this parade

Rain in the area but I think we’re to get through this parade without having to worry about we’re to get through this parade without having to worry about rain now the top is down down on

Without having to worry about rain now the top is down down on the car and you ask, why are you rain now the top is down down on the car and you ask, why are you not in the car? Ms. Davis Well,

The car and you ask, why are you not in the car? Ms. Davis Well, we are waiting to take our place not in the car? Ms. Davis Well, we are waiting to take our place , the parade route, but trust we

We are waiting to take our place , the parade route, but trust we are ready to go. We’re going to , the parade route, but trust we are ready to go. We’re going to join the line along everyone

Are ready to go. We’re going to join the line along everyone else. Maybe you see the people join the line along everyone else. Maybe you see the people in the pool. Those are the Girl else. Maybe you see the people in the pool. Those are the Girl Scouts waiting.

In the pool. Those are the Girl Scouts waiting. Winds and temperature climbing Scouts waiting. Winds and temperature climbing into the eighties afternoon. Winds and temperature climbing into the eighties afternoon. But. But it’s all good. Least we

Into the eighties afternoon. But. But it’s all good. Least we have a good break in the clouds But. But it’s all good. Least we have a good break in the clouds . The sun is coming down on us

Have a good break in the clouds . The sun is coming down on us and we don’t at all. It is the . The sun is coming down on us and we don’t at all. It is the weather for everybody. Get out

And we don’t at all. It is the weather for everybody. Get out and take part in this parade and weather for everybody. Get out and take part in this parade and . The best thing about this is

And take part in this parade and . The best thing about this is if at home and you’re watching . The best thing about this is if at home and you’re watching and you can’t make it down here

If at home and you’re watching and you can’t make it down here , you can ride along the parade and you can’t make it down here , you can ride along the parade route with me local ten .com we

, you can ride along the parade route with me local ten .com we are three being live just go to route with me local ten .com we are three being live just go to local ten .com and you will

Are three being live just go to local ten .com and you will essentially be riding along in local ten .com and you will essentially be riding along in the parade with me now Nicole essentially be riding along in the parade with me now Nicole Nicole and Calvin learn describe

The parade with me now Nicole Nicole and Calvin learn describe this as we cook out and know the Nicole and Calvin learn describe this as we cook out and know the best thing this cookout this as we cook out and know the best thing this cookout everybody is invited. Everybody

Best thing this cookout everybody is invited. Everybody Yeah, I was just about to say everybody is invited. Everybody Yeah, I was just about to say you invited but you add layer Yeah, I was just about to say you invited but you add layer and have been invited to the

You invited but you add layer and have been invited to the cookout. Betty by because we and have been invited to the cookout. Betty by because we believe there is movement we see cookout. Betty by because we believe there is movement we see movement so no doubt the parade

Believe there is movement we see movement so no doubt the parade is underway. Nicole that’s movement so no doubt the parade is underway. Nicole that’s right. The Miami Department is is underway. Nicole that’s right. The Miami Department is making their way close to us

Right. The Miami Department is making their way close to us right now. You know, of course, making their way close to us right now. You know, of course, we have our Jaycee and Eric. right now. You know, of course, we have our Jaycee and Eric. They’re by right along 54th

We have our Jaycee and Eric. They’re by right along 54th Street along the parade route. They’re by right along 54th Street along the parade route. So you can see the Miami police Street along the parade route. So you can see the Miami police department right now. They are

So you can see the Miami police department right now. They are led by Manuel Morales and they department right now. They are led by Manuel Morales and they were established 1896. And we’re led by Manuel Morales and they were established 1896. And we’re talking hundred police officers

Were established 1896. And we’re talking hundred police officers . What we’re looking at right talking hundred police officers . What we’re looking at right now and you can from our sky . What we’re looking at right now and you can from our sky tent cam, also from our drone

Now and you can from our sky tent cam, also from our drone cam, you can see those are the tent cam, also from our drone cam, you can see those are the police officers who are on the

Cam, you can see those are the police officers who are on the motorcade. We see them when they police officers who are on the motorcade. We see them when they stop us, when some us may be

Motorcade. We see them when they stop us, when some us may be driving a little bit above the stop us, when some us may be driving a little bit above the speed level. I know what driving a little bit above the speed level. I know what Calvin’s talking about because I

Speed level. I know what Calvin’s talking about because I never do that here they are Calvin’s talking about because I never do that here they are coming along beside us, putting never do that here they are coming along beside us, putting on a nice show for everybody in

Coming along beside us, putting on a nice show for everybody in the stand IS. Families are here, on a nice show for everybody in the stand IS. Families are here, children are here enjoying this the stand IS. Families are here, children are here enjoying this . Let’s take a listen. We’re.

Once the city of Miami police on Once the city of Miami police on display for us and Eric, that’s Once the city of Miami police on display for us and Eric, that’s the kind of motorcade that you

Display for us and Eric, that’s the kind of motorcade that you guys drive when you’re driving the kind of motorcade that you guys drive when you’re driving out to work in the morning time

Guys drive when you’re driving out to work in the morning time . You do one of those at 3 a.m. out to work in the morning time . You do one of those at 3 a.m. I’m glad got to see it because

. You do one of those at 3 a.m. I’m glad got to see it because all Eric and I could do was hear I’m glad got to see it because all Eric and I could do was hear it. Yeah, right. That’s the

All Eric and I could do was hear it. Yeah, right. That’s the first of 100 entries you’re it. Yeah, right. That’s the first of 100 entries you’re about to see today. One of the first of 100 entries you’re about to see today. One of the coolest, you know, police

About to see today. One of the coolest, you know, police departments always talk about coolest, you know, police departments always talk about the process of outreach getting departments always talk about the process of outreach getting into the community. What a way

The process of outreach getting into the community. What a way to start a parade. There’s no into the community. What a way to start a parade. There’s no better outreach than that. The to start a parade. There’s no better outreach than that. The tight turns, the precision, the

Better outreach than that. The tight turns, the precision, the figure eights were impressive. tight turns, the precision, the figure eights were impressive. You guys, we have so much. We’re figure eights were impressive. You guys, we have so much. We’re going to see you in here by the

You guys, we have so much. We’re going to see you in here by the coming by. Oh I got that. But going to see you in here by the coming by. Oh I got that. But it’s a day. Oh yeah. Eric So

Coming by. Oh I got that. But it’s a day. Oh yeah. Eric So your best and brightest. Hey, it’s a day. Oh yeah. Eric So your best and brightest. Hey, these are some of the gentlemen your best and brightest. Hey, these are some of the gentlemen by the way, who give us an

These are some of the gentlemen by the way, who give us an aspect that we often take my toy by the way, who give us an aspect that we often take my toy express. Thank you gentlemen a

Aspect that we often take my toy express. Thank you gentlemen a couple more to go you guys are express. Thank you gentlemen a couple more to go you guys are in the prime for this the guys

Couple more to go you guys are in the prime for this the guys having a black hole. Let’s take in the prime for this the guys having a black hole. Let’s take everybody out. Just having a

Having a black hole. Let’s take everybody out. Just having a blast. You know that some of the everybody out. Just having a blast. You know that some of the lighter cars are ones who give

Blast. You know that some of the lighter cars are ones who give us an escort. The local ten big lighter cars are ones who give us an escort. The local ten big bus toy express. And so they

Us an escort. The local ten big bus toy express. And so they know the mission they know the bus toy express. And so they know the mission they know the community and the importance and know the mission they know the community and the importance and events like this. And days like

Community and the importance and events like this. And days like today have here in South Florida events like this. And days like today have here in South Florida . And now they’re they’re giving today have here in South Florida . And now they’re they’re giving high fives to everybody that’s

. And now they’re they’re giving high fives to everybody that’s standing along the barriers high fives to everybody that’s standing along the barriers waiting for this parade to standing along the barriers waiting for this parade to begin. We are about from

Waiting for this parade to begin. We are about from straight to 32nd Street. We are begin. We are about from straight to 32nd Street. We are going to quite a bit going on straight to 32nd Street. We are going to quite a bit going on today. It is going to only get

Going to quite a bit going on today. It is going to only get louder and louder as the parade today. It is going to only get louder and louder as the parade continues with the bands with louder and louder as the parade continues with the bands with all the high schools, with the

Continues with the bands with all the high schools, with the colleges it’s going to get a all the high schools, with the colleges it’s going to get a little bit active if you thought colleges it’s going to get a little bit active if you thought that was a great way to kick it

Little bit active if you thought that was a great way to kick it off and what a great way to that was a great way to kick it off and what a great way to begin. So fantastic start to the

Off and what a great way to begin. So fantastic start to the 47th. Martin Luther King Jr begin. So fantastic start to the 47th. Martin Luther King Jr parade celebrating the life and 47th. Martin Luther King Jr parade celebrating the life and of the civil rights icon. A

Parade celebrating the life and of the civil rights icon. A little bit slower march from the of the civil rights icon. A little bit slower march from the miami dade state troopers here. little bit slower march from the miami dade state troopers here. Thank you so much the Florida

Miami dade state troopers here. Thank you so much the Florida Highway Patrol. I believe this Thank you so much the Florida Highway Patrol. I believe this is troopers slowly the scene for Highway Patrol. I believe this is troopers slowly the scene for a long but fantastic day right

Is troopers slowly the scene for a long but fantastic day right here on 54th Street. Calvin a long but fantastic day right here on 54th Street. Calvin Nicole, we’ll send it back to here on 54th Street. Calvin Nicole, we’ll send it back to you. What a great vantage point

Nicole, we’ll send it back to you. What a great vantage point . Eric And Jesse, thank you guys you. What a great vantage point . Eric And Jesse, thank you guys so much. And it looks FHP

. Eric And Jesse, thank you guys so much. And it looks FHP troopers are making their way so much. And it looks FHP troopers are making their way right behind the city of Miami. troopers are making their way right behind the city of Miami. Police So everyone, of course,

Right behind the city of Miami. Police So everyone, of course, as you’ve heard mention, is here Police So everyone, of course, as you’ve heard mention, is here to celebrate and honor Martin as you’ve heard mention, is here to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. And Dr. King

To celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. And Dr. King came to Miami and actually Luther King Jr. And Dr. King came to Miami and actually walked the. So let’s take a look came to Miami and actually walked the. So let’s take a look back at the great man’s

Walked the. So let’s take a look back at the great man’s connection to the Magic City, back at the great man’s connection to the Magic City, Miami. A Rare picture of the connection to the Magic City, Miami. A Rare picture of the relaxed rights icon in Miami’s

Miami. A Rare picture of the relaxed rights icon in Miami’s Overtown section back in the relaxed rights icon in Miami’s Overtown section back in the 1960s at the historic Hampton, Overtown section back in the 1960s at the historic Hampton, segregation made. This a popular

1960s at the historic Hampton, segregation made. This a popular motel for traveling black segregation made. This a popular motel for traveling black celebrities. Dr. Martin Luther motel for traveling black celebrities. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr had a suite on the

Celebrities. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr had a suite on the ground floor and is said to have King Jr had a suite on the ground floor and is said to have delivered the first version of

Ground floor and is said to have delivered the first version of his famous I A Dream speech at delivered the first version of his famous I A Dream speech at an event at the historic Hampton

His famous I A Dream speech at an event at the historic Hampton House. I a dream and the person an event at the historic Hampton House. I a dream and the person who was blessed that they heard

House. I a dream and the person who was blessed that they heard this was a more and he told us who was blessed that they heard this was a more and he told us that and so said that he was so

This was a more and he told us that and so said that he was so impressed asked that is a speech that and so said that he was so impressed asked that is a speech that he gave that time. Miami

Impressed asked that is a speech that he gave that time. Miami had a special to Dr. King during that he gave that time. Miami had a special to Dr. King during a discussion here. He expressed had a special to Dr. King during a discussion here. He expressed the need for leaders to connect

A discussion here. He expressed the need for leaders to connect and unify instead of divide the need for leaders to connect and unify instead of divide Miami’s ever growing Cuban black and unify instead of divide Miami’s ever growing Cuban black communities, both Minority

Miami’s ever growing Cuban black communities, both Minority groups looking for opportunity. communities, both Minority groups looking for opportunity. I would like to leave Miami with groups looking for opportunity. I would like to leave Miami with the knowledge that the whole

I would like to leave Miami with the knowledge that the whole community will see this as its the knowledge that the whole community will see this as its number one problem and a sign community will see this as its number one problem and a sign top priority on things to do in

Number one problem and a sign top priority on things to do in the near future. Miami Enid top priority on things to do in the near future. Miami Enid Pinkney remembers seeing King as the near future. Miami Enid Pinkney remembers seeing King as a child went to Virginia Beach.

Pinkney remembers seeing King as a child went to Virginia Beach. He loved the beach. I him speak a child went to Virginia Beach. He loved the beach. I him speak at Mount Zion Baptist Church. He loved the beach. I him speak at Mount Zion Baptist Church. He’s there and. People would go

At Mount Zion Baptist Church. He’s there and. People would go to hear him. He could always a He’s there and. People would go to hear him. He could always a crowd. 17 years ago this month,

To hear him. He could always a crowd. 17 years ago this month, Local ten News spoke with Dr. crowd. 17 years ago this month, Local ten News spoke with Dr. King’s daughter, Yolanda, on Local ten News spoke with Dr. King’s daughter, Yolanda, on King Day. We it’s about giving

King’s daughter, Yolanda, on King Day. We it’s about giving back it’s about a day on, not a King Day. We it’s about giving back it’s about a day on, not a day off. Our interview happened back it’s about a day on, not a day off. Our interview happened exactly one year after her

Day off. Our interview happened exactly one year after her mother. Coretta Scott King died exactly one year after her mother. Coretta Scott King died from of a stroke. She was 78. mother. Coretta Scott King died from of a stroke. She was 78. Much Of that last five months of

From of a stroke. She was 78. Much Of that last five months of her life, she could not really Much Of that last five months of her life, she could not really articulate. And I had to learn

Her life, she could not really articulate. And I had to learn how to communicate her to articulate. And I had to learn how to communicate her to feeling feeling what she wasn’t how to communicate her to feeling feeling what she wasn’t saying. And it’s interesting

Feeling feeling what she wasn’t saying. And it’s interesting because I it set the stage our saying. And it’s interesting because I it set the stage our relationship now. You know, the because I it set the stage our relationship now. You know, the words are not there but I feel

Relationship now. You know, the words are not there but I feel her presence strong tragically words are not there but I feel her presence strong tragically months after our conversation. her presence strong tragically months after our conversation. Yolanda King died of a heart

Months after our conversation. Yolanda King died of a heart attack. She was only 51. There’s Yolanda King died of a heart attack. She was only 51. There’s that can replace a parent or a attack. She was only 51. There’s that can replace a parent or a sibling. And in a sense because

That can replace a parent or a sibling. And in a sense because is so well known and year we sibling. And in a sense because is so well known and year we have various. To remember him

Is so well known and year we have various. To remember him it’s almost he’s frozen in time. have various. To remember him it’s almost he’s frozen in time. Nothing that can replace a it’s almost he’s frozen in time. Nothing that can replace a mother’s so I greatly miss her.

Nothing that can replace a mother’s so I greatly miss her. We’ve got some difficult days mother’s so I greatly miss her. We’ve got some difficult days ahead if alive today Dr. King We’ve got some difficult days ahead if alive today Dr. King would be 95 years old in 8618

Ahead if alive today Dr. King would be 95 years old in 8618 years after he was assassinated would be 95 years old in 8618 years after he was assassinated on a motel balcony in Memphis. years after he was assassinated on a motel balcony in Memphis. January 20th was declared a

On a motel balcony in Memphis. January 20th was declared a national holiday. Like anybody I January 20th was declared a national holiday. Like anybody I like to live a long life. national holiday. Like anybody I like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m

Like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that, ma’am Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that, ma’am . I just want to do will. And

Not concerned about that, ma’am . I just want to do will. And he’s allowed me to go up to the . I just want to do will. And he’s allowed me to go up to the mountain mountain on an icy the

He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain mountain on an icy the promised land. I may not get mountain mountain on an icy the promised land. I may not get there with you, but I want you

Promised land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know the that we as a people there with you, but I want you to know the that we as a people will get to the promised land

To know the that we as a people will get to the promised land from the happiness. I’m not will get to the promised land from the happiness. I’m not worried about. I’m my parent or from the happiness. I’m not worried about. I’m my parent or my mother feel. The glory of.

Worried about. I’m my parent or my mother feel. The glory of. The Dr. King’s final speech. He my mother feel. The glory of. The Dr. King’s final speech. He was assassinated. The governor, The Dr. King’s final speech. He was assassinated. The governor, Florida Claude Kirk, issued This

Was assassinated. The governor, Florida Claude Kirk, issued This news release ordering flags, Florida Claude Kirk, issued This news release ordering flags, public buildings to be at half news release ordering flags, public buildings to be at half staff for three days. The order

Public buildings to be at half staff for three days. The order also says it was in honor of the staff for three days. The order also says it was in honor of the man killed during riots in after

Also says it was in honor of the man killed during riots in after news of his assassination. And man killed during riots in after news of his assassination. And it’s incredible how far we have news of his assassination. And it’s incredible how far we have come, huh? Incredible how far

It’s incredible how far we have come, huh? Incredible how far we’ve come. But are so many come, huh? Incredible how far we’ve come. But are so many people who say that the dream we’ve come. But are so many people who say that the dream not been realized and we still

People who say that the dream not been realized and we still have a long way to go? Well, not been realized and we still have a long way to go? Well, we’re going to bring you back

Have a long way to go? Well, we’re going to bring you back now to what’s happening here we’re going to bring you back now to what’s happening here along the parade route. This is now to what’s happening here along the parade route. This is the 47th annual parade, the time

Along the parade route. This is the 47th annual parade, the time this parade happened was 1977, the 47th annual parade, the time this parade happened was 1977, 1977, thanks to Dr. Marshall, this parade happened was 1977, 1977, thanks to Dr. Marshall, who died on in 2015. But did

1977, thanks to Dr. Marshall, who died on in 2015. But did march with Dr. King. And this who died on in 2015. But did march with Dr. King. And this runs on North west 54th Street march with Dr. King. And this runs on North west 54th Street from 10th Avenue to 32nd Avenue.

Runs on North west 54th Street from 10th Avenue to 32nd Avenue. Hey, let me tell you this, is a from 10th Avenue to 32nd Avenue. Hey, let me tell you this, is a family affair and every way

Hey, let me tell you this, is a family affair and every way possible? Absolutely There’s our family affair and every way possible? Absolutely There’s our drone cam giving you a bird’s possible? Absolutely There’s our drone cam giving you a bird’s eye view of the parade. What an

Drone cam giving you a bird’s eye view of the parade. What an awesome shot that is. We just eye view of the parade. What an awesome shot that is. We just had the state attorney captain, awesome shot that is. We just had the state attorney captain, Fernando Fernandez Rundle, her

Had the state attorney captain, Fernando Fernandez Rundle, her motorcade go by. She has been Fernando Fernandez Rundle, her motorcade go by. She has been the state attorney since 1993, motorcade go by. She has been the state attorney since 1993, followed by Janet Reno. She’s

The state attorney since 1993, followed by Janet Reno. She’s the first Hispanic state followed by Janet Reno. She’s the first Hispanic state attorney state attorney. And we the first Hispanic state attorney state attorney. And we also had Miami mounted patrol on

Attorney state attorney. And we also had Miami mounted patrol on horses go by, too. So that was a also had Miami mounted patrol on horses go by, too. So that was a nice to see. And as we’ve heard

Horses go by, too. So that was a nice to see. And as we’ve heard from some of the other nice to see. And as we’ve heard from some of the other reporters, Jaycee and Eric were from some of the other reporters, Jaycee and Eric were right there. As they have talked

Reporters, Jaycee and Eric were right there. As they have talked about. There are more than 100 right there. As they have talked about. There are more than 100 entries to this parade. So we about. There are more than 100 entries to this parade. So we have our work cut out us in

Entries to this parade. So we have our work cut out us in terms of so many who are going have our work cut out us in terms of so many who are going to be passing this by. But have

Terms of so many who are going to be passing this by. But have reporters fanned out all across to be passing this by. But have reporters fanned out all across block and Liberty City to catch reporters fanned out all across block and Liberty City to catch every moment of this parade.

Block and Liberty City to catch every moment of this parade. That’s right. And our coverage every moment of this parade. That’s right. And our coverage of the 47th annual MLK Parade is That’s right. And our coverage of the 47th annual MLK Parade is just getting. Well, coming up,

Of the 47th annual MLK Parade is just getting. Well, coming up, we’re introducing you, the grand just getting. Well, coming up, we’re introducing you, the grand marshals. One of them has a we’re introducing you, the grand marshals. One of them has a theory, famous voice that you

Marshals. One of them has a theory, famous voice that you easily recognize. But first, theory, famous voice that you easily recognize. But first, another live look from Sky ten easily recognize. But first, another live look from Sky ten at 54th Street in Liberty City.

Another live look from Sky ten at 54th Street in Liberty City. This parade is well underway. We at 54th Street in Liberty City. This parade is well underway. We have our crews out across 54th This parade is well underway. We have our crews out across 54th Street to bring you every

Have our crews out across 54th Street to bring you every single. We have so many people Street to bring you every single. We have so many people out here enjoying. This parade single. We have so many people out here enjoying. This parade on this day off, we’re going to

Out here enjoying. This parade on this day off, we’re going to bring you more coverage in just on this day off, we’re going to bring you more coverage in just a little bit here. Battery Park bring you more coverage in just a little bit here. Battery Park Garden. morning news team.

Morning news team. Welcome to the 47th annual MLK morning news team. Welcome to the 47th annual MLK Parade. Calvin and I are with Welcome to the 47th annual MLK Parade. Calvin and I are with you all at home watching the

Parade. Calvin and I are with you all at home watching the parade go by. Are looking at our you all at home watching the parade go by. Are looking at our drone camera, which is pretty parade go by. Are looking at our drone camera, which is pretty cool. Yes. Look at the parade.

Drone camera, which is pretty cool. Yes. Look at the parade. We didn’t have this last year, cool. Yes. Look at the parade. We didn’t have this last year, so something new and fresh. You We didn’t have this last year, so something new and fresh. You all at home? This is the Miami

So something new and fresh. You all at home? This is the Miami police department still making all at home? This is the Miami police department still making their way alongside us right now police department still making their way alongside us right now where the police explorers. Yes,

Their way alongside us right now where the police explorers. Yes, a young police in training, by where the police explorers. Yes, a young police in training, by the way, for that. Cam, do we a young police in training, by the way, for that. Cam, do we have a name for that? Can we

The way, for that. Cam, do we have a name for that? Can we come up with a little makeup? have a name for that? Can we come up with a little makeup? Okay. All right. Drone Tend the

Come up with a little makeup? Okay. All right. Drone Tend the cool care. We got to come up Okay. All right. Drone Tend the cool care. We got to come up with something for the. That is

Cool care. We got to come up with something for the. That is really awesome. See that drill? with something for the. That is really awesome. See that drill? But speaking of the police really awesome. See that drill? But speaking of the police explorers, we have our Jacob and

But speaking of the police explorers, we have our Jacob and Eric, our morning anchors. They explorers, we have our Jacob and Eric, our morning anchors. They right by the young guys the Eric, our morning anchors. They right by the young guys the police officers in training. Hey

Right by the young guys the police officers in training. Hey be nice them Jaycee and Eric police officers in training. Hey be nice them Jaycee and Eric because they may stop you for be nice them Jaycee and Eric because they may stop you for speeding on your way on the work

Because they may stop you for speeding on your way on the work that. Takes me. I’ve been good a speeding on your way on the work that. Takes me. I’ve been good a while without a ticket. So yes

That. Takes me. I’ve been good a while without a ticket. So yes and I definitely don’t speed at while without a ticket. So yes and I definitely don’t speed at three in the morning, I would

And I definitely don’t speed at three in the morning, I would never do that. I also would like three in the morning, I would never do that. I also would like to say I’ve gone a while without

Never do that. I also would like to say I’ve gone a while without a ticket. I would like to say to say I’ve gone a while without a ticket. I would like to say that. So we’re going to keep

A ticket. I would like to say that. So we’re going to keep that narrative. We’re going keep that. So we’re going to keep that narrative. We’re going keep that narrative. But yes, they that narrative. We’re going keep that narrative. But yes, they through. You guys saw first it

That narrative. But yes, they through. You guys saw first it was the motorcycles, the big through. You guys saw first it was the motorcycles, the big show, the big circles. Then it was the motorcycles, the big show, the big circles. Then it was the mounted patrol. You

Show, the big circles. Then it was the mounted patrol. You know, my heart and soul goes out was the mounted patrol. You know, my heart and soul goes out to the equestrians. And then now know, my heart and soul goes out to the equestrians. And then now we have the explorers coming by

To the equestrians. And then now we have the explorers coming by . Oh, who’s coming now? Got the we have the explorers coming by . Oh, who’s coming now? Got the chiefs. Oh cheerleaders. This is

. Oh, who’s coming now? Got the chiefs. Oh cheerleaders. This is about to. Get to get good. You chiefs. Oh cheerleaders. This is about to. Get to get good. You guys. We’ve got our football about to. Get to get good. You guys. We’ve got our football players. These are peewee and

Guys. We’ve got our football players. These are peewee and we’ve got our cheerleaders got players. These are peewee and we’ve got our cheerleaders got the pom poms ready. Guys, how we’ve got our cheerleaders got the pom poms ready. Guys, how you guys doing? Yes Have a good

The pom poms ready. Guys, how you guys doing? Yes Have a good day. You Ready to celebrate, Dr. you guys doing? Yes Have a good day. You Ready to celebrate, Dr. King today? Yes All right. Made

Day. You Ready to celebrate, Dr. King today? Yes All right. Made madam short words right to the King today? Yes All right. Made madam short words right to the point get statements. Right to madam short words right to the point get statements. Right to the point. The first one at the

Point get statements. Right to the point. The first one at the Super Bowl. Congratulations, the point. The first one at the Super Bowl. Congratulations, young fellow. Look, that’s the Super Bowl. Congratulations, young fellow. Look, that’s the energy we want, right Got the

Young fellow. Look, that’s the energy we want, right Got the cheerleaders making some noise energy we want, right Got the cheerleaders making some noise as. I see you. You look good, cheerleaders making some noise as. I see you. You look good, young fella. You ready?

As. I see you. You look good, young fella. You ready? Celebrate Dr. King today? Yeah. young fella. You ready? Celebrate Dr. King today? Yeah. What Does he mean to you? Celebrate Dr. King today? Yeah. What Does he mean to you? Anything he have you keep would

What Does he mean to you? Anything he have you keep would have in my life. He would have Anything he have you keep would have in my life. He would have everything. A young man have in my life. He would have everything. A young man motivated. Everything. Thank

Everything. A young man motivated. Everything. Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir We’re motivated. Everything. Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir We’re getting wisdom from the youth. you, sir. Thank you, sir We’re getting wisdom from the youth. We’re getting a sugar. We’re

Getting wisdom from the youth. We’re getting a sugar. We’re getting a show. What a great We’re getting a sugar. We’re getting a show. What a great day. Cheerleaders check out. getting a show. What a great day. Cheerleaders check out. They are cheering us on right

Day. Cheerleaders check out. They are cheering us on right now. In. Thank you. Oh, you can They are cheering us on right now. In. Thank you. Oh, you can . Great girls. Coming up next,

Now. In. Thank you. Oh, you can . Great girls. Coming up next, the show. We’ve got more from of . Great girls. Coming up next, the show. We’ve got more from of Miami police. They’ve got their

The show. We’ve got more from of Miami police. They’ve got their it off the start of this parade Miami police. They’ve got their it off the start of this parade . This is the underwater it off the start of this parade . This is the underwater recovery marine patrol. What a

. This is the underwater recovery marine patrol. What a great show. Hey, guys how you recovery marine patrol. What a great show. Hey, guys how you doing? Good to see you Wave. great show. Hey, guys how you doing? Good to see you Wave. You’re live on TV. Hello And you

Doing? Good to see you Wave. You’re live on TV. Hello And you know, at the Bad Castle, they You’re live on TV. Hello And you know, at the Bad Castle, they get their face time. Yeah guys

Know, at the Bad Castle, they get their face time. Yeah guys look good. Hey you look good up get their face time. Yeah guys look good. Hey you look good up there, sir. No it’s a biker

Look good. Hey you look good up there, sir. No it’s a biker celebration. It is the smile is. there, sir. No it’s a biker celebration. It is the smile is. It is enjoying it is the celebration. It is the smile is. It is enjoying it is the opportunity to celebrate. Dr.

It is enjoying it is the opportunity to celebrate. Dr. King, some of the streets that opportunity to celebrate. Dr. King, some of the streets that he walked many years ago, Miami King, some of the streets that he walked many years ago, Miami played such an integral role in

He walked many years ago, Miami played such an integral role in , his pathway towards his played such an integral role in , his pathway towards his mission for civil rights and his , his pathway towards his mission for civil rights and his pathway to the I Have a Dream

Mission for civil rights and his pathway to the I Have a Dream speech, a speech he practiced pathway to the I Have a Dream speech, a speech he practiced too far from here. In fact, just speech, a speech he practiced too far from here. In fact, just a little to the southwest of

Too far from here. In fact, just a little to the southwest of here, the Hampton house, a a little to the southwest of here, the Hampton house, a legendary hotel that the spot here, the Hampton house, a legendary hotel that the spot for so many black entertainers

Legendary hotel that the spot for so many black entertainers dignity, terrace athletes, they for so many black entertainers dignity, terrace athletes, they all gathered as a respite as a dignity, terrace athletes, they all gathered as a respite as a place they can enjoy and

All gathered as a respite as a place they can enjoy and themselves. It all right here in place they can enjoy and themselves. It all right here in south Florida it’s one of the themselves. It all right here in south Florida it’s one of the reasons why this is such an

South Florida it’s one of the reasons why this is such an important parade and our reasons why this is such an important parade and our nation’s history as we pass it important parade and our nation’s history as we pass it back to call it Calvin, we see

Nation’s history as we pass it back to call it Calvin, we see Miami Corrections. We can hear back to call it Calvin, we see Miami Corrections. We can hear them coming up right behind us Miami Corrections. We can hear them coming up right behind us right now. Thank you. And Jason,

Them coming up right behind us right now. Thank you. And Jason, you know, I just wanted to say right now. Thank you. And Jason, you know, I just wanted to say for the Police Athletic League, you know, I just wanted to say for the Police Athletic League, their mission is to foster

For the Police Athletic League, their mission is to foster really the police and, the their mission is to foster really the police and, the youth. So it was so nice to see really the police and, the youth. So it was so nice to see Eric chatting with our youth

Youth. So it was so nice to see Eric chatting with our youth there in the parade right now. Eric chatting with our youth there in the parade right now. We love to see saw some of them

There in the parade right now. We love to see saw some of them handing out candy. So that’s the We love to see saw some of them handing out candy. So that’s the way to really kind of garner new

Handing out candy. So that’s the way to really kind of garner new friendships. Yes And as way to really kind of garner new friendships. Yes And as Miami-Dade Corrections their way friendships. Yes And as Miami-Dade Corrections their way by, we do want to bring your

Miami-Dade Corrections their way by, we do want to bring your attention to our set here today by, we do want to bring your attention to our set here today because it is adorned with these attention to our set here today because it is adorned with these beautiful carnations and red

Because it is adorned with these beautiful carnations and red carnations where Coretta Scott beautiful carnations and red carnations where Coretta Scott King’s favorite flower and these carnations where Coretta Scott King’s favorite flower and these have really significant meaning King’s favorite flower and these have really significant meaning three weeks before Dr. King was

Have really significant meaning three weeks before Dr. King was killed, Dr. King sent Scott King three weeks before Dr. King was killed, Dr. King sent Scott King these flowers. But they were killed, Dr. King sent Scott King these flowers. But they were artificial flowers and MLK

These flowers. But they were artificial flowers and MLK replied so that you could keep artificial flowers and MLK replied so that you could keep them as a keepsake forever. replied so that you could keep them as a keepsake forever. Yeah. And those were the last

Them as a keepsake forever. Yeah. And those were the last flowers she received from him. Yeah. And those were the last flowers she received from him. And she cherished those. She flowers she received from him. And she cherished those. She died 38 years later. So Very

And she cherished those. She died 38 years later. So Very beautiful. Well, there are so died 38 years later. So Very beautiful. Well, there are so events that are happening all beautiful. Well, there are so events that are happening all across South Florida to honor

Events that are happening all across South Florida to honor Dr. King. One specific, only the across South Florida to honor Dr. King. One specific, only the 5000 role models of excellence Dr. King. One specific, only the 5000 role models of excellence hosted its 31st annual Dr.

5000 role models of excellence hosted its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr hosted its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship Breakfast at the Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship Breakfast at the Miami Convention Center. The Scholarship Breakfast at the Miami Convention Center. The breakfast is the larger of its

Miami Convention Center. The breakfast is the larger of its kind in the nation. breakfast is the larger of its kind in the nation. Congresswoman Frederica founded kind in the nation. Congresswoman Frederica founded that event. The 5000 role Congresswoman Frederica founded that event. The 5000 role models, the project’s mission is

That event. The 5000 role models, the project’s mission is to guide young boys along a models, the project’s mission is to guide young boys along a carefully charter path to to guide young boys along a carefully charter path to manhood and college and today,

Carefully charter path to manhood and college and today, being honored hip hop legend manhood and college and today, being honored hip hop legend Rick Ross, the boss and actor being honored hip hop legend Rick Ross, the boss and actor Omari Hardwick, also known as

Rick Ross, the boss and actor Omari Hardwick, also known as The Ghost from great series that Omari Hardwick, also known as The Ghost from great series that he did on the Stars that work. The Ghost from great series that he did on the Stars that work. They were both honored as New

He did on the Stars that work. They were both honored as New honorees for the breakfast this They were both honored as New honorees for the breakfast this morning I was host of that event honorees for the breakfast this morning I was host of that event many many years because of this

Morning I was host of that event many many years because of this event I’m not able to make it many many years because of this event I’m not able to make it over there. But I would have

Event I’m not able to make it over there. But I would have loved to have seen Rick Ross, over there. But I would have loved to have seen Rick Ross, the boss boss. But a lot of the

Loved to have seen Rick Ross, the boss boss. But a lot of the VIPs at the breakfast certainly the boss boss. But a lot of the VIPs at the breakfast certainly making their way over here to be

VIPs at the breakfast certainly making their way over here to be a part of this, a big event. making their way over here to be a part of this, a big event. Yeah, of course and that a part of this, a big event. Yeah, of course and that includes one of the grand

Yeah, of course and that includes one of the grand marshals. So here’s a closer includes one of the grand marshals. So here’s a closer look at one of the honorees. marshals. So here’s a closer look at one of the honorees. Very curious. And then, of

Look at one of the honorees. Very curious. And then, of course, curiosity feeds, Very curious. And then, of course, curiosity feeds, imagination, a California course, curiosity feeds, imagination, a California native, Bob Dugan, has done many imagination, a California native, Bob Dugan, has done many things in his life, but becoming

Native, Bob Dugan, has done many things in his life, but becoming grand marshal is something he things in his life, but becoming grand marshal is something he would have never. And they put grand marshal is something he would have never. And they put me out and I’m all in. They

Would have never. And they put me out and I’m all in. They asked me, they said, Would you me out and I’m all in. They asked me, they said, Would you do that? I tell you I’ll do

Asked me, they said, Would you do that? I tell you I’ll do this. You know, an entrepreneur do that? I tell you I’ll do this. You know, an entrepreneur who his way up from mowing lawns this. You know, an entrepreneur who his way up from mowing lawns and selling newspapers to

Who his way up from mowing lawns and selling newspapers to running multimillion dollar and selling newspapers to running multimillion dollar companies. Now the grand marshal running multimillion dollar companies. Now the grand marshal at the Martin King Junior Day

Companies. Now the grand marshal at the Martin King Junior Day Parade, and he couldn’t be more at the Martin King Junior Day Parade, and he couldn’t be more honored. He was a great healer. Parade, and he couldn’t be more honored. He was a great healer. So hadothing but admiration

Honored. He was a great healer. So hadothing but admiration and love him. Then I just So hadothing but admiration and love him. Then I just noticed the crowds he would draw and love him. Then I just noticed the crowds he would draw in his I Have a Dream speech. It

Noticed the crowds he would draw in his I Have a Dream speech. It was precious as I have a dream a in his I Have a Dream speech. It was precious as I have a dream a Dugan holds in the highest. His

Was precious as I have a dream a Dugan holds in the highest. His sights are set on inspiring Dugan holds in the highest. His sights are set on inspiring others by carrying Dr. King’s sights are set on inspiring others by carrying Dr. King’s legacy. I always and appreciated

Others by carrying Dr. King’s legacy. I always and appreciated Martin Luther King while I love legacy. I always and appreciated Martin Luther King while I love him because I said that guy’s Martin Luther King while I love him because I said that guy’s taking on the job not many

Him because I said that guy’s taking on the job not many others will face. And The work taking on the job not many others will face. And The work doesn’t just stop on MLK Day for others will face. And The work doesn’t just stop on MLK Day for Dugan through his Initiative

Doesn’t just stop on MLK Day for Dugan through his Initiative Genius Inc, his Focus is Dugan through his Initiative Genius Inc, his Focus is educating the youth in Genius Inc, his Focus is educating the youth in underserved and inner city educating the youth in underserved and inner city communities touching life bring

Underserved and inner city communities touching life bring awareness understanding that communities touching life bring awareness understanding that you’re able. We need you to be awareness understanding that you’re able. We need you to be playing the game of life. Life

You’re able. We need you to be playing the game of life. Life is to conduct in a manner that playing the game of life. Life is to conduct in a manner that creates a future Duggan’s is to conduct in a manner that creates a future Duggan’s mission in life is make a

Creates a future Duggan’s mission in life is make a difference for the better and mission in life is make a difference for the better and let people know that is inherent difference for the better and let people know that is inherent . The word inherent means inside

Let people know that is inherent . The word inherent means inside . And you know it’s stories like . The word inherent means inside . And you know it’s stories like his that always mean so much so

. And you know it’s stories like his that always mean so much so he started from mowing lawns and his that always mean so much so he started from mowing lawns and selling newspapers and then now he started from mowing lawns and selling newspapers and then now he’s turned into this

Selling newspapers and then now he’s turned into this billionaire who giving back. So he’s turned into this billionaire who giving back. So his goal is to back to children billionaire who giving back. So his goal is to back to children and under serve communities and

His goal is to back to children and under serve communities and I think that’s always most and under serve communities and I think that’s always most important. Yeah. What are the I think that’s always most important. Yeah. What are the principles that Dr. King

Important. Yeah. What are the principles that Dr. King self-determination and it sounds principles that Dr. King self-determination and it sounds like this gentleman is living self-determination and it sounds like this gentleman is living out that dream. Yeah well are

Like this gentleman is living out that dream. Yeah well are the other grand marshals today out that dream. Yeah well are the other grand marshals today for the parade. It’s a very the other grand marshals today for the parade. It’s a very famous voice that you likely

For the parade. It’s a very famous voice that you likely will definitely be recognized. I famous voice that you likely will definitely be recognized. I have no about it. Nancy will definitely be recognized. I have no about it. Nancy Cartwright is an award winning

Have no about it. Nancy Cartwright is an award winning actress and the voice of Bart Cartwright is an award winning actress and the voice of Bart Simpson on the long hit animated actress and the voice of Bart Simpson on the long hit animated series The Simpsons. And the

Simpson on the long hit animated series The Simpsons. And the third grand marshal is the series The Simpsons. And the third grand marshal is the celebrated actor and comedian third grand marshal is the celebrated actor and comedian Tommy Davidson of my favorite

Celebrated actor and comedian Tommy Davidson of my favorite comedians. We all remember him Tommy Davidson of my favorite comedians. We all remember him from the hit In Living Color. We comedians. We all remember him from the hit In Living Color. We will see Davidson and Cartwright

From the hit In Living Color. We will see Davidson and Cartwright on parade route a little later will see Davidson and Cartwright on parade route a little later on. Cannot wait for that, let’s on parade route a little later on. Cannot wait for that, let’s take you back down to the parade

On. Cannot wait for that, let’s take you back down to the parade of that’s the reason for the take you back down to the parade of that’s the reason for the season we’re out here is that

Of that’s the reason for the season we’re out here is that the drone with the sky cam. season we’re out here is that the drone with the sky cam. Let’s check it out and see what

The drone with the sky cam. Let’s check it out and see what we’re looking at right now. Men. Let’s check it out and see what we’re looking at right now. Men. Well, morale is the chief we’re looking at right now. Men. Well, morale is the chief director of Miami Police

Well, morale is the chief director of Miami Police Department and the Miami-Dade director of Miami Police Department and the Miami-Dade corrections officer there. Department and the Miami-Dade corrections officer there. David, on the back of that, I corrections officer there. David, on the back of that, I guess they came out, they really

David, on the back of that, I guess they came out, they really rocking the house. I love that guess they came out, they really rocking the house. I love that so Miami-Dade corrections they rocking the house. I love that so Miami-Dade corrections they 30 police departments in the

So Miami-Dade corrections they 30 police departments in the county the corrections 30 police departments in the county the corrections department has 3000 employees county the corrections department has 3000 employees and was created along with Miami department has 3000 employees and was created along with Miami Dade police back in 1836. Wow

And was created along with Miami Dade police back in 1836. Wow Wow. And the Miami-Dade Dade police back in 1836. Wow Wow. And the Miami-Dade Corrections, they serve 30 Wow. And the Miami-Dade Corrections, they serve 30 police departments and county Corrections, they serve 30 police departments and county corrections and has actually

Police departments and county corrections and has actually talked about 3000 officers and corrections and has actually talked about 3000 officers and they started in 1836. So just an talked about 3000 officers and they started in 1836. So just an incredible and incredible and

They started in 1836. So just an incredible and incredible and incredible corrections incredible and incredible and incredible corrections department that have in incredible corrections department that have in Miami-Dade County. But also it department that have in Miami-Dade County. But also it is a major employer for a lot of

Miami-Dade County. But also it is a major employer for a lot of people who live in this is a major employer for a lot of people who live in this community, for all of south people who live in this community, for all of south Florida and Calvin said they’re

Community, for all of south Florida and Calvin said they’re jamming on this and everybody Florida and Calvin said they’re jamming on this and everybody that’s along where we are on jamming on this and everybody that’s along where we are on this route, they’re doing the

That’s along where we are on this route, they’re doing the same thing. There’s so families this route, they’re doing the same thing. There’s so families around us that are enjoying same thing. There’s so families around us that are enjoying this, everybody’s got their

Around us that are enjoying this, everybody’s got their phone out because, of course, this, everybody’s got their phone out because, of course, got to record it. This is a phone out because, of course, got to record it. This is a moment so many and going past us

Got to record it. This is a moment so many and going past us right now, 99. Van, what you’re moment so many and going past us right now, 99. Van, what you’re looking at too is the drone

Right now, 99. Van, what you’re looking at too is the drone Tampa. Many of the people who looking at too is the drone Tampa. Many of the people who are going down 54th Street, such Tampa. Many of the people who are going down 54th Street, such a major parade 1977 this started

Are going down 54th Street, such a major parade 1977 this started Preston Marshall unfortunately a major parade 1977 this started Preston Marshall unfortunately passed away in 2015 did not live Preston Marshall unfortunately passed away in 2015 did not live to see it has become the 47th

Passed away in 2015 did not live to see it has become the 47th annual MLK Day parade and so to see it has become the 47th annual MLK Day parade and so many families out here just annual MLK Day parade and so many families out here just enjoying moment. And you know

Many families out here just enjoying moment. And you know what? It’s not only the party is enjoying moment. And you know what? It’s not only the party is not only right here along 54th what? It’s not only the party is not only right here along 54th Street, because when it’s over,

Not only right here along 54th Street, because when it’s over, there’s family festival. And if Street, because when it’s over, there’s family festival. And if you remember at the top of the there’s family festival. And if you remember at the top of the show, you saw Larry Livingston,

You remember at the top of the show, you saw Larry Livingston, he’s there. So that’s going to show, you saw Larry Livingston, he’s there. So that’s going to go on till 5:00 at the MLK he’s there. So that’s going to go on till 5:00 at the MLK Memorial Park. That’s at 6000

Go on till 5:00 at the MLK Memorial Park. That’s at 6000 Northwest 32nd court. There’s Memorial Park. That’s at 6000 Northwest 32nd court. There’s Food, there’s music, there’s Northwest 32nd court. There’s Food, there’s music, there’s food. Did I mention there love?

Food, there’s music, there’s food. Did I mention there love? We love. I love food. So I go by food. Did I mention there love? We love. I love food. So I go by the name of there are so many

We love. I love food. So I go by the name of there are so many people who are not only looking the name of there are so many people who are not only looking forward, but they’re dancing

People who are not only looking forward, but they’re dancing over here too. So I cannot wait forward, but they’re dancing over here too. So I cannot wait to see some of the bands. Maybe

Over here too. So I cannot wait to see some of the bands. Maybe I can pick up one or two, maybe to see some of the bands. Maybe I can pick up one or two, maybe they can pick up some of their

I can pick up one or two, maybe they can pick up some of their meals. Coverage covers the 37th they can pick up some of their meals. Coverage covers the 37th Annual MLK Day Parade in full meals. Coverage covers the 37th Annual MLK Day Parade in full swing. But this is not only

Annual MLK Day Parade in full swing. But this is not only parade happening right now. swing. But this is not only parade happening right now. Coming up, we’re going to take parade happening right now. Coming up, we’re going to take you to a historic city, the

Coming up, we’re going to take you to a historic city, the boulevard at the annual court, you to a historic city, the boulevard at the annual court, MLK Day. But first, another live boulevard at the annual court, MLK Day. But first, another live look from Sky ten at 54th Street

MLK Day. But first, another live look from Sky ten at 54th Street in Liberty City. As we hear the look from Sky ten at 54th Street in Liberty City. As we hear the first of many notable quotes

In Liberty City. As we hear the first of many notable quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King. from Dr. Martin Luther King. Flo from Dr. Martin Luther King. Flo solution. Yeah. Welcome back, from Dr. Martin Luther King. Flo solution. Yeah. Welcome back, everyone you’re looking live at

Solution. Yeah. Welcome back, everyone you’re looking live at sky ten, the 47th annual MLK everyone you’re looking live at sky ten, the 47th annual MLK Parade. The voices of Calvin sky ten, the 47th annual MLK Parade. The voices of Calvin Hughes and Nicole Perez. We are

Parade. The voices of Calvin Hughes and Nicole Perez. We are having so much fun out here Hughes and Nicole Perez. We are having so much fun out here because as we have talked about having so much fun out here because as we have talked about before, many families are lined

Because as we have talked about before, many families are lined up and. They look forward to before, many families are lined up and. They look forward to this day. Yes if alive today. By up and. They look forward to this day. Yes if alive today. By the way, Dr. King, be 95 years

This day. Yes if alive today. By the way, Dr. King, be 95 years old. This is a very special day the way, Dr. King, be 95 years old. This is a very special day for many people that are still

Old. This is a very special day for many people that are still following in his footsteps. And for many people that are still following in his footsteps. And they want to carry his legacy on

Following in his footsteps. And they want to carry his legacy on . I wish you could see us during they want to carry his legacy on . I wish you could see us during the commercial because Calvin I

. I wish you could see us during the commercial because Calvin I mean, his dancing non stop the commercial because Calvin I mean, his dancing non stop because had 99 jams passed by mean, his dancing non stop because had 99 jams passed by hot oh five. I mean I wish you

Because had 99 jams passed by hot oh five. I mean I wish you could see if you call it dancing hot oh five. I mean I wish you could see if you call it dancing other people would call it

Could see if you call it dancing other people would call it something else because other other people would call it something else because other folks that’s not I need work on something else because other folks that’s not I need work on my dance moves that we have so

Folks that’s not I need work on my dance moves that we have so people going by with their my dance moves that we have so people going by with their floats it me to say yes and you

People going by with their floats it me to say yes and you know we have morning anchors floats it me to say yes and you know we have morning anchors Eric and J.C. there are along know we have morning anchors Eric and J.C. there are along the route they are right around

Eric and J.C. there are along the route they are right around right around the corner from us the route they are right around right around the corner from us and they are with us. Eric right around the corner from us and they are with us. Eric Jessie, take it away. But your.

And they are with us. Eric Jessie, take it away. But your. Calvin I got to say, dancing is Jessie, take it away. But your. Calvin I got to say, dancing is all in the spirit, right It’s Calvin I got to say, dancing is all in the spirit, right It’s not necessarily in the

All in the spirit, right It’s not necessarily in the execution. Doesn’t matter if not necessarily in the execution. Doesn’t matter if you’re breaking it down, if execution. Doesn’t matter if you’re breaking it down, if you’ve just got a little, little

You’re breaking it down, if you’ve just got a little, little self. I was the moves. Okay, so you’ve just got a little, little self. I was the moves. Okay, so speak for yourself I was dancing

Self. I was the moves. Okay, so speak for yourself I was dancing nighty night jams gave the local speak for yourself I was dancing nighty night jams gave the local TED shout out just once not nighty night jams gave the local TED shout out just once not twice not three times four times

TED shout out just once not twice not three times four times then 105 came back came through twice not three times four times then 105 came back came through and were breaking it down. And then 105 came back came through and were breaking it down. And if you know there is nothing

And were breaking it down. And if you know there is nothing like getting a shout out on the if you know there is nothing like getting a shout out on the radio. There’s nothing like like getting a shout out on the radio. There’s nothing like getting a shout out on radio all

Radio. There’s nothing like getting a shout out on radio all over again. So I love that you getting a shout out on radio all over again. So I love that you guys. Can we show the people

Over again. So I love that you guys. Can we show the people that are out here today, you guys. Can we show the people that are out here today, you know, at our highest we’ve had that are out here today, you know, at our highest we’ve had 500 thou that people come out

Know, at our highest we’ve had 500 thou that people come out for this MLK Day parade and in 500 thou that people come out for this MLK Day parade and in fact Calvin you’re talking about for this MLK Day parade and in fact Calvin you’re talking about Preston Marshall forward my

Fact Calvin you’re talking about Preston Marshall forward my friend. Miss Lynnette could you Preston Marshall forward my friend. Miss Lynnette could you step. Hi, how are you? Happy MLK friend. Miss Lynnette could you step. Hi, how are you? Happy MLK Day. This woman has a shirt on

Step. Hi, how are you? Happy MLK Day. This woman has a shirt on not only of Dr. King, but also Day. This woman has a shirt on not only of Dr. King, but also of Preston Marshall, the man who

Not only of Dr. King, but also of Preston Marshall, the man who founded this parade. Thank you, of Preston Marshall, the man who founded this parade. Thank you, Miss Lynn. Happy Martin Luther founded this parade. Thank you, Miss Lynn. Happy Martin Luther King Day to you. Not only the

Miss Lynn. Happy Martin Luther King Day to you. Not only the man who founded the parade, but King Day to you. Not only the man who founded the parade, but man who Ronald Reagan consulted man who founded the parade, but man who Ronald Reagan consulted to even get the process of MLK

Man who Ronald Reagan consulted to even get the process of MLK recognized as a federal holiday. to even get the process of MLK recognized as a federal holiday. We Owe so much of today and the recognized as a federal holiday. We Owe so much of today and the celebration of King to Preston

We Owe so much of today and the celebration of King to Preston Marshall, an educator here in celebration of King to Preston Marshall, an educator here in South Florida, a man who has Marshall, an educator here in South Florida, a man who has left his lasting legacy on, our

South Florida, a man who has left his lasting legacy on, our country. And we set the tone left his lasting legacy on, our country. And we set the tone first to have the parade. The country. And we set the tone first to have the parade. The long running parade. And when

First to have the parade. The long running parade. And when see how many people come out long running parade. And when see how many people come out spectators and how many people see how many people come out spectators and how many people come out as entries it just goes

Spectators and how many people come out as entries it just goes to show you what Dr. Martin come out as entries it just goes to show you what Dr. Martin Luther King means to all us and

To show you what Dr. Martin Luther King means to all us and our history and really working Luther King means to all us and our history and really working for rights, for Everyone, it so our history and really working for rights, for Everyone, it so cool to see the turnout here.

For rights, for Everyone, it so cool to see the turnout here. What a great up close look at a cool to see the turnout here. What a great up close look at a helicopter. Many people get this

What a great up close look at a helicopter. Many people get this close to a helicopter after helicopter. Many people get this close to a helicopter after moving right down the middle of close to a helicopter after moving right down the middle of northwest 54th street Miami Dade

Moving right down the middle of northwest 54th street Miami Dade one of the many agencies here northwest 54th street Miami Dade one of the many agencies here making today’s special Calvin to one of the many agencies here making today’s special Calvin to call you that bird’s eye view.

Making today’s special Calvin to call you that bird’s eye view. What a great vantage point. I call you that bird’s eye view. What a great vantage point. I mean, from any angle you’re at What a great vantage point. I mean, from any angle you’re at this parade is just absolutely.

Mean, from any angle you’re at this parade is just absolutely. And you can probably it though this parade is just absolutely. And you can probably it though the sirens, the music right now And you can probably it though the sirens, the music right now that just passes police director

The sirens, the music right now that just passes police director Miami-Dade police director that just passes police director Miami-Dade police director Stephanie going by Eric just Miami-Dade police director Stephanie going by Eric just mentioned the helicopter, the Stephanie going by Eric just mentioned the helicopter, the police department. Everybody’s

Mentioned the helicopter, the police department. Everybody’s their best behavior today. police department. Everybody’s their best behavior today. Absolutely Officers that have their best behavior today. Absolutely Officers that have come by, you know, everyone Absolutely Officers that have come by, you know, everyone behaving. And what a display of

Come by, you know, everyone behaving. And what a display of their force that they used to behaving. And what a display of their force that they used to not only make this community their force that they used to not only make this community safe. Every community safe in

Not only make this community safe. Every community safe in Miami Dade County. And for the safe. Every community safe in Miami Dade County. And for the young kids who are here, maybe Miami Dade County. And for the young kids who are here, maybe this will inspire to pursue a

Young kids who are here, maybe this will inspire to pursue a career in enforcement. But so this will inspire to pursue a career in enforcement. But so this this is far more than just career in enforcement. But so this this is far more than just showing off their equipment. And

This this is far more than just showing off their equipment. And let me show you here the yes, showing off their equipment. And let me show you here the yes, that’s Tommy Davidson. That is let me show you here the yes, that’s Tommy Davidson. That is the comedian, the actor he was

That’s Tommy Davidson. That is the comedian, the actor he was so funny on the show in Living the comedian, the actor he was so funny on the show in Living Color. He has a great great, so funny on the show in Living Color. He has a great great, great personality. Yeah He 50

Color. He has a great great, great personality. Yeah He 50 years old. He was born in great personality. Yeah He 50 years old. He was born in Mississippi, became national years old. He was born in Mississippi, became national star on sketch comedy TV show

Mississippi, became national star on sketch comedy TV show Living Color and was just star on sketch comedy TV show Living Color and was just talking to me about this a Living Color and was just talking to me about this a little while ago. He also in

Talking to me about this a little while ago. He also in Rock and Malcolm in Eddie among little while ago. He also in Rock and Malcolm in Eddie among so many other things and he’s Rock and Malcolm in Eddie among so many other things and he’s married and he’s got two kids

So many other things and he’s married and he’s got two kids and he’s having a great. Yes. married and he’s got two kids and he’s having a great. Yes. One of the grand masters said on

And he’s having a great. Yes. One of the grand masters said on the back of the drop top, our One of the grand masters said on the back of the drop top, our Betty Davises is that one of

The back of the drop top, our Betty Davises is that one of those convertible cars that Betty Davises is that one of those convertible cars that we’re going to checking with her those convertible cars that we’re going to checking with her shortly? But also, this is not

We’re going to checking with her shortly? But also, this is not the only celebration, honor, the shortly? But also, this is not the only celebration, honor, the life and legacy about Dr. martin the only celebration, honor, the life and legacy about Dr. martin luther king jr. Today are

Life and legacy about Dr. martin luther king jr. Today are parades and events all across luther king jr. Today are parades and events all across south florida. Yeah. So let’s parades and events all across south florida. Yeah. So let’s move north to Broward County for

South florida. Yeah. So let’s move north to Broward County for the big parade that’s there. A move north to Broward County for the big parade that’s there. A local news reporter, terrell the big parade that’s there. A local news reporter, terrell forni is live in Fort

Local news reporter, terrell forni is live in Fort Lauderdale. Author aimed at forni is live in Fort Lauderdale. Author aimed at Sistrunk Boulevard with the Lauderdale. Author aimed at Sistrunk Boulevard with the festivities day there. Hey, Sistrunk Boulevard with the festivities day there. Hey, Terrell. Hey good morning to,

Festivities day there. Hey, Terrell. Hey good morning to, you. Good morning to everyone. Terrell. Hey good morning to, you. Good morning to everyone. You guys are having a good time you. Good morning to everyone. You guys are having a good time out there. There are good times

You guys are having a good time out there. There are good times certainly was had here in Fort out there. There are good times certainly was had here in Fort Lauderdale. The parade actually certainly was had here in Fort Lauderdale. The parade actually started about 930 this morning.

Lauderdale. The parade actually started about 930 this morning. It wrapped up about about a half started about 930 this morning. It wrapped up about about a half hour or so ago. But the folks It wrapped up about about a half hour or so ago. But the folks have since moved to a different

Hour or so ago. But the folks have since moved to a different area for a community celebration have since moved to a different area for a community celebration and a park. But things started area for a community celebration and a park. But things started off the kind of gloom there was

And a park. But things started off the kind of gloom there was overcast and people even felt a off the kind of gloom there was overcast and people even felt a few showers. That weather off. overcast and people even felt a few showers. That weather off. People, again able to have a

Few showers. That weather off. People, again able to have a good time. And the fact that People, again able to have a good time. And the fact that that parade moved through the good time. And the fact that that parade moved through the historic neighborhood was no

That parade moved through the historic neighborhood was no coincidence. Stepping out and historic neighborhood was no coincidence. Stepping out and marching down the Sistrunk coincidence. Stepping out and marching down the Sistrunk Avenue, a field with the usual marching down the Sistrunk Avenue, a field with the usual flair from high energy music to

Avenue, a field with the usual flair from high energy music to the familiar faces of elected flair from high energy music to the familiar faces of elected leaders. Fort Lauderdale’s King the familiar faces of elected leaders. Fort Lauderdale’s King Holiday Celebrate should

Leaders. Fort Lauderdale’s King Holiday Celebrate should delivered just where he stands Holiday Celebrate should delivered just where he stands for man. We thought the delivered just where he stands for man. We thought the supporting it you know what I’m

For man. We thought the supporting it you know what I’m saying it our generation up in supporting it you know what I’m saying it our generation up in the right way to but to some of

Saying it our generation up in the right way to but to some of the thousands of people who the right way to but to some of the thousands of people who lined the streets of Sistrunk the thousands of people who lined the streets of Sistrunk Boulevard Monday morning just

Lined the streets of Sistrunk Boulevard Monday morning just being here meant honoring MLK s Boulevard Monday morning just being here meant honoring MLK s legacy just ask 76 year wrote being here meant honoring MLK s legacy just ask 76 year wrote Kathy Smith it means great deal

Legacy just ask 76 year wrote Kathy Smith it means great deal to me to be here because of what Kathy Smith it means great deal to me to be here because of what the struggle was all about I

To me to be here because of what the struggle was all about I lived through it. It was not the struggle was all about I lived through it. It was not always the way that it is now. I

Lived through it. It was not always the way that it is now. I remember when there were only always the way that it is now. I remember when there were only two beaches in what is symbolize

Remember when there were only two beaches in what is symbolize to you growth and change at the two beaches in what is symbolize to you growth and change at the same time the celebration of the

To you growth and change at the same time the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Luther same time the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Luther King Jr is happening in a life and legacy of Dr. Luther King Jr is happening in a historic corridor of the city,

King Jr is happening in a historic corridor of the city, which is one reason why city historic corridor of the city, which is one reason why city officials aim to support the which is one reason why city officials aim to support the annual event every year. The

Officials aim to support the annual event every year. The City’s vice mayor is the first annual event every year. The City’s vice mayor is the first black female commissioner. Some City’s vice mayor is the first black female commissioner. Some people don’t understand that is

Black female commissioner. Some people don’t understand that is named after Dr. Strong. It’s people don’t understand that is named after Dr. Strong. It’s just not a name randomly came named after Dr. Strong. It’s just not a name randomly came about it was actually the doctor

Just not a name randomly came about it was actually the doctor that treated and care for so about it was actually the doctor that treated and care for so many other black community at that treated and care for so many other black community at that time time. He represented

Many other black community at that time time. He represented love of God for all of us. Not that time time. He represented love of God for all of us. Not just black, but all people in

Love of God for all of us. Not just black, but all people in general. So this is definitely just black, but all people in general. So this is definitely important to me. This is my general. So this is definitely important to me. This is my great granddaughter and I want

Important to me. This is my great granddaughter and I want her to understand that things great granddaughter and I want her to understand that things have not always been the way her to understand that things have not always been the way they seem now. We have more than

Have not always been the way they seem now. We have more than we ever had and we’re still in they seem now. We have more than we ever had and we’re still in the struggle. Certainly The we ever had and we’re still in the struggle. Certainly The highlight of my day was speaking

The struggle. Certainly The highlight of my day was speaking with Cathy Smith, a very wise highlight of my day was speaking with Cathy Smith, a very wise she, along with thousands of with Cathy Smith, a very wise she, along with thousands of other, certainly had smiles on

She, along with thousands of other, certainly had smiles on their faces. This parade other, certainly had smiles on their faces. This parade continued down boulevard, but their faces. This parade continued down boulevard, but again, things right now have continued down boulevard, but again, things right now have moved Joseph C Carter Park in,

Again, things right now have moved Joseph C Carter Park in, Fort Lauderdale, where there is moved Joseph C Carter Park in, Fort Lauderdale, where there is a daylong with plenty of vendors Fort Lauderdale, where there is a daylong with plenty of vendors there. We should also mention

A daylong with plenty of vendors there. We should also mention that there is also a service there. We should also mention that there is also a service component attached to this fort that there is also a service component attached to this fort parade and where volunteers from

Component attached to this fort parade and where volunteers from near and far prepare care parade and where volunteers from near and far prepare care packages for people who live in near and far prepare care packages for people who live in this community. And they also go

Packages for people who live in this community. And they also go around picking up trash, helping this community. And they also go around picking up trash, helping to further this area. Again All around picking up trash, helping to further this area. Again All volunteers, a day of service

To further this area. Again All volunteers, a day of service individuals here in Fort volunteers, a day of service individuals here in Fort Lauderdale and by all accounts, individuals here in Fort Lauderdale and by all accounts, a very successful event that

Lauderdale and by all accounts, a very successful event that people are already looking for a very successful event that people are already looking for next year. We are live in Fort people are already looking for next year. We are live in Fort Lauderdale 12 on a local ten

Next year. We are live in Fort Lauderdale 12 on a local ten news. Terrell like you said, Lauderdale 12 on a local ten news. Terrell like you said, it’s a day of service and so news. Terrell like you said, it’s a day of service and so many people are out here

It’s a day of service and so many people are out here enjoying the day. Yes but they many people are out here enjoying the day. Yes but they want to carry on Dr. King’s enjoying the day. Yes but they want to carry on Dr. King’s legacy. And it’s not only here

Want to carry on Dr. King’s legacy. And it’s not only here in Miami. So is in Fort legacy. And it’s not only here in Miami. So is in Fort Lauderdale. Terrell, you in in Miami. So is in Fort Lauderdale. Terrell, you in Broward County and you are still

Lauderdale. Terrell, you in Broward County and you are still finding ways to be out there Broward County and you are still finding ways to be out there with the community the community finding ways to be out there with the community the community still has a chance to go out and

With the community the community still has a chance to go out and honor Dr. King without to come still has a chance to go out and honor Dr. King without to come all the way down to Miami. So

Honor Dr. King without to come all the way down to Miami. So you’re a lot of people come out all the way down to Miami. So you’re a lot of people come out there and enjoy the day. You

You’re a lot of people come out there and enjoy the day. You know, I was speaking quite a few there and enjoy the day. You know, I was speaking quite a few people out here today. They tell

Know, I was speaking quite a few people out here today. They tell me that the numbers of the people out here today. They tell me that the numbers of the number of people that they saw me that the numbers of the number of people that they saw lining the streets here on

Number of people that they saw lining the streets here on Sistrunk Boulevard, larger than lining the streets here on Sistrunk Boulevard, larger than the numbers they have seen in Sistrunk Boulevard, larger than the numbers they have seen in years. So, yes, there are people

The numbers they have seen in years. So, yes, there are people who live the block surrounding years. So, yes, there are people who live the block surrounding this neighborhood who showed up who live the block surrounding this neighborhood who showed up with their lawn to come out for

This neighborhood who showed up with their lawn to come out for this parade. But parking lots with their lawn to come out for this parade. But parking lots and the areas to those lots were this parade. But parking lots and the areas to those lots were also filled. That is a big

And the areas to those lots were also filled. That is a big indication that people are also filled. That is a big indication that people are driving from other cities, other indication that people are driving from other cities, other communities to come here and,

Driving from other cities, other communities to come here and, celebrate the legacy. Martin communities to come here and, celebrate the legacy. Martin Luther King Jr. Terrell, thank celebrate the legacy. Martin Luther King Jr. Terrell, thank you so much, Arturo, for any for

Luther King Jr. Terrell, thank you so much, Arturo, for any for us in Fort Lauderdale and of you so much, Arturo, for any for us in Fort Lauderdale and of celebrating one of the many us in Fort Lauderdale and of celebrating one of the many events happening in honor Dr.

Celebrating one of the many events happening in honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You know, events happening in honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You know, years ago I had the opportunity Martin Luther King Jr. You know, years ago I had the opportunity to with Coretta Scott King. She

Years ago I had the opportunity to with Coretta Scott King. She said this was a day and not a to with Coretta Scott King. She said this was a day and not a day off. And so many people use

Said this was a day and not a day off. And so many people use this holiday as a time to maybe day off. And so many people use this holiday as a time to maybe spend time with their families,

This holiday as a time to maybe spend time with their families, she says. Get out in the spend time with their families, she says. Get out in the community and make it a day of

She says. Get out in the community and make it a day of service and that’s why I think a community and make it a day of service and that’s why I think a lot of people have really take

Service and that’s why I think a lot of people have really take it that advice trying to get out lot of people have really take it that advice trying to get out clean up their communities or

It that advice trying to get out clean up their communities or whatever it may be. Today is clean up their communities or whatever it may be. Today is really a day on and not a day

Whatever it may be. Today is really a day on and not a day off. And you know, as you that really a day on and not a day off. And you know, as you that too. And when you see the

Off. And you know, as you that too. And when you see the families that are out here as we too. And when you see the families that are out here as we look live the parade that’s

Families that are out here as we look live the parade that’s that’s going by I think it’s look live the parade that’s that’s going by I think it’s also important to know all the that’s going by I think it’s also important to know all the children that are here because

Also important to know all the children that are here because they may not know who Dr. King children that are here because they may not know who Dr. King is so they have to come out with

They may not know who Dr. King is so they have to come out with family to learn him and all that is so they have to come out with family to learn him and all that he did for equality and know

Family to learn him and all that he did for equality and know it’s so important for them. Come he did for equality and know it’s so important for them. Come out here, learn the history of it’s so important for them. Come out here, learn the history of this day. And I think oftentimes

Out here, learn the history of this day. And I think oftentimes is lost generations. And you’re this day. And I think oftentimes is lost generations. And you’re so correct to say that some of is lost generations. And you’re so correct to say that some of them may not know Dr. King and

So correct to say that some of them may not know Dr. King and the real Dr. king. And I think them may not know Dr. King and the real Dr. king. And I think part of that is for Dr. King. He

The real Dr. king. And I think part of that is for Dr. King. He was more than just speech. It part of that is for Dr. King. He was more than just speech. It was more than just an I have a

Was more than just speech. It was more than just an I have a speech. He spoke about many was more than just an I have a speech. He spoke about many things, but he was also father

Speech. He spoke about many things, but he was also father and he also a man of honor. And things, but he was also father and he also a man of honor. And a pastor. So as we talk about

And he also a man of honor. And a pastor. So as we talk about the life and legacy of Dr. a pastor. So as we talk about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, you’re the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, you’re looking live the MLK Day Parade,

Martin Luther King, you’re looking live the MLK Day Parade, the fourth annual MLK Day looking live the MLK Day Parade, the fourth annual MLK Day Parade. So much happening here. the fourth annual MLK Day Parade. So much happening here. So many people are lining the

Parade. So much happening here. So many people are lining the streets and right next to us is So many people are lining the streets and right next to us is the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, streets and right next to us is the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the first Greek fraternity

The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the first Greek fraternity established by the first Greek fraternity established by African-Americans. It founded at established by African-Americans. It founded at Cornell University. And they are African-Americans. It founded at Cornell University. And they are having a great time along 54th

Cornell University. And they are having a great time along 54th Street. There is so much more having a great time along 54th Street. There is so much more for you ahead. We are going to

Street. There is so much more for you ahead. We are going to take a short break and be back for you ahead. We are going to take a short break and be back in in us now. in us now. Welcome back to 47th Annual MLK

In us now. Welcome back to 47th Annual MLK Day Parade. We are so happy to Welcome back to 47th Annual MLK Day Parade. We are so happy to be here. Calvin and myself, Day Parade. We are so happy to be here. Calvin and myself, Nicole Perez are here. We’ve

Be here. Calvin and myself, Nicole Perez are here. We’ve done this a few years already. Nicole Perez are here. We’ve done this a few years already. Is it so nice to be out here and

Done this a few years already. Is it so nice to be out here and to see the parade going right Is it so nice to be out here and to see the parade going right along 54th Street? It is well

To see the parade going right along 54th Street? It is well underway. We’re already at our along 54th Street? It is well underway. We’re already at our end it doesn’t even feel like it underway. We’re already at our end it doesn’t even feel like it doesn’t a time when you’re

End it doesn’t even feel like it doesn’t a time when you’re having fun. You know I to piggy doesn’t a time when you’re having fun. You know I to piggy back off of something that you

Having fun. You know I to piggy back off of something that you said going at the break you back off of something that you said going at the break you talked about the alpha alpha said going at the break you talked about the alpha alpha fraternity that was fraternity

Talked about the alpha alpha fraternity that was fraternity that Dr. King to along with a fraternity that was fraternity that Dr. King to along with a number of other men and I say that Dr. King to along with a number of other men and I say that because I belong to another

Number of other men and I say that because I belong to another fraternity called Kappa Alpha. that because I belong to another fraternity called Kappa Alpha. So we’re not rivals but, you fraternity called Kappa Alpha. So we’re not rivals but, you know, we like to poke fun each

So we’re not rivals but, you know, we like to poke fun each other. But as an Alpha Phi, know, we like to poke fun each other. But as an Alpha Phi, alpha was the first, I must say

Other. But as an Alpha Phi, alpha was the first, I must say . But, you know, my fraternity alpha was the first, I must say . But, you know, my fraternity you know, we like to have fun. I

. But, you know, my fraternity you know, we like to have fun. I just like that. We like to do you know, we like to have fun. I just like that. We like to do community service. Yes. We love

Just like that. We like to do community service. Yes. We love to see the fraternities and community service. Yes. We love to see the fraternities and sororities. Everybody here, you to see the fraternities and sororities. Everybody here, you know, enjoying this great day

Sororities. Everybody here, you know, enjoying this great day and what you’re looking at here, know, enjoying this great day and what you’re looking at here, too, is the sorority, Alpha and what you’re looking at here, too, is the sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the sort of the

Too, is the sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the sort of the sister sorority of Alpha Phi Kappa Alpha, the sort of the sister sorority of Alpha Phi Alpha. But we want to take now sister sorority of Alpha Phi Alpha. But we want to take now to what’s happening in Boston

Alpha. But we want to take now to what’s happening in Boston this happened just a couple of to what’s happening in Boston this happened just a couple of years ago. Dr. Luther King Jr is this happened just a couple of years ago. Dr. Luther King Jr is being around the nation, of

Years ago. Dr. Luther King Jr is being around the nation, of course, but the city of Boston being around the nation, of course, but the city of Boston has a massive 20 foot tall by 40

Course, but the city of Boston has a massive 20 foot tall by 40 foot wide bronze statue called has a massive 20 foot tall by 40 foot wide bronze statue called the embrace it symbolizes the foot wide bronze statue called the embrace it symbolizes the hug that Dr. King shared with

The embrace it symbolizes the hug that Dr. King shared with his wife, Coretta Scott King, hug that Dr. King shared with his wife, Coretta Scott King, after he won the Nobel Peace his wife, Coretta Scott King, after he won the Nobel Peace Prize back 1964. One of the

After he won the Nobel Peace Prize back 1964. One of the couple’s first dates ever was in Prize back 1964. One of the couple’s first dates ever was in the city of Boston. Both went to couple’s first dates ever was in the city of Boston. Both went to Boston University by. The way

The city of Boston. Both went to Boston University by. The way the statue is the country’s Boston University by. The way the statue is the country’s monument dedicated to racial the statue is the country’s monument dedicated to racial equality. So what a moment there

Monument dedicated to racial equality. So what a moment there and what a great celebration equality. So what a moment there and what a great celebration that is happening all the and what a great celebration that is happening all the nation. Let’s take you out live

That is happening all the nation. Let’s take you out live to the parade that’s happening nation. Let’s take you out live to the parade that’s happening right here in Miami on 54th to the parade that’s happening right here in Miami on 54th Street. And We can show you what

Right here in Miami on 54th Street. And We can show you what we are looking at right now. Street. And We can show you what we are looking at right now. Calvin mentioned the Alpha Kappa we are looking at right now. Calvin mentioned the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. They were

Calvin mentioned the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. They were founded in 1908 at Howard Univ. Alpha sorority. They were founded in 1908 at Howard Univ. 350,000 members. They are. These founded in 1908 at Howard Univ. 350,000 members. They are. These are the members of the Alpha

350,000 members. They are. These are the members of the Alpha Gamma Delta Omega chapter in are the members of the Alpha Gamma Delta Omega chapter in Miami. They’ve been Miami for a Gamma Delta Omega chapter in Miami. They’ve been Miami for a decade. They are so and one of

Miami. They’ve been Miami for a decade. They are so and one of many of the entries that are decade. They are so and one of many of the entries that are here, the parade. But we’re many of the entries that are here, the parade. But we’re going to take you now you’re

Here, the parade. But we’re going to take you now you’re looking at the drone camp. We going to take you now you’re looking at the drone camp. We got sky. We also have so many of

Looking at the drone camp. We got sky. We also have so many of our reporters lined up around got sky. We also have so many of our reporters lined up around south Florida ready to show you our reporters lined up around south Florida ready to show you the celebration, the life and

South Florida ready to show you the celebration, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther the celebration, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. We’ll take a quick break. legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. We’ll take a quick break. And we’re back in a moment.

King. We’ll take a quick break. And we’re back in a moment. Don’t go away. Don’t go away. will be Don’t go away. will be extraordinary. Good afternoon, Don’t go away. will be extraordinary. Good afternoon, everyone Welcome to the MLK Day

Extraordinary. Good afternoon, everyone Welcome to the MLK Day Parade. The 47th Annual Martin everyone Welcome to the MLK Day Parade. The 47th Annual Martin Luther King Parade right here at Parade. The 47th Annual Martin Luther King Parade right here at Liberty City. We’re so honored

Luther King Parade right here at Liberty City. We’re so honored to. Be a part of this once again Liberty City. We’re so honored to. Be a part of this once again . Community looks forward to it.

To. Be a part of this once again . Community looks forward to it. And So do we. Absolutely. . Community looks forward to it. And So do we. Absolutely. Welcome Back to our street side And So do we. Absolutely. Welcome Back to our street side set here on, 54th Street and

Welcome Back to our street side set here on, 54th Street and Liberty City for our second hour set here on, 54th Street and Liberty City for our second hour of live team coverage of the MLK Liberty City for our second hour of live team coverage of the MLK Day parade. It feels extra

Of live team coverage of the MLK Day parade. It feels extra special today because. This Day parade. It feels extra special today because. This would have been Dr. King’s 95th special today because. This would have been Dr. King’s 95th birthday. So many people not

Would have been Dr. King’s 95th birthday. So many people not only look forward to this day birthday. So many people not only look forward to this day because of his life legacy, but only look forward to this day because of his life legacy, but the fact that it brings

Because of his life legacy, but the fact that it brings community together as local. Ten the fact that it brings community together as local. Ten is the only station bringing you community together as local. Ten is the only station bringing you live continuous coverage of this

Is the only station bringing you live continuous coverage of this amazing event. And we couldn’t live continuous coverage of this amazing event. And we couldn’t be more excited. Thousands of amazing event. And we couldn’t be more excited. Thousands of people I talked about parents,

Be more excited. Thousands of people I talked about parents, kids, neighbors. So many people people I talked about parents, kids, neighbors. So many people are lining the streets for this kids, neighbors. So many people are lining the streets for this annual spectacle and they are

Are lining the streets for this annual spectacle and they are seeing floats and bands champion annual spectacle and they are seeing floats and bands champion football teams the police seeing floats and bands champion football teams the police department all here honor Dr.

Football teams the police department all here honor Dr. King and we have covered from department all here honor Dr. King and we have covered from the beginning of the parade for King and we have covered from the beginning of the parade for very end where there is going to

The beginning of the parade for very end where there is going to be of course you can’t have a very end where there is going to be of course you can’t have a parade and, not have a big

Be of course you can’t have a parade and, not have a big party. That’s And news morning. parade and, not have a big party. That’s And news morning. Eric Whitney and Jessie Burch party. That’s And news morning. Eric Whitney and Jessie Burch are street side for they are

Eric Whitney and Jessie Burch are street side for they are enjoying everything. Hey, guys. are street side for they are enjoying everything. Hey, guys. How’s it going? Going great. enjoying everything. Hey, guys. How’s it going? Going great. What a great day. That cloud

How’s it going? Going great. What a great day. That cloud cover is just perfect on this What a great day. That cloud cover is just perfect on this Monday morning for a parade for cover is just perfect on this Monday morning for a parade for the ages to celebrate King. The

Monday morning for a parade for the ages to celebrate King. The sights, the. The smells rolling the ages to celebrate King. The sights, the. The smells rolling in from all of these sights, the. The smells rolling in from all of these neighborhoods, all these

In from all of these neighborhoods, all these vendors, from all these mom and neighborhoods, all these vendors, from all these mom and pop spots all coming out, vendors, from all these mom and pop spots all coming out, togetherness A celebration of

Pop spots all coming out, togetherness A celebration of Dr. King today. And I like it togetherness A celebration of Dr. King today. And I like it because we are on we are not Dr. King today. And I like it because we are on we are not taking the off. We are doing

Because we are on we are not taking the off. We are doing exactly. Dr. King would have taking the off. We are doing exactly. Dr. King would have wanted serving honoring and just exactly. Dr. King would have wanted serving honoring and just enjoying the fruits of his labor

Wanted serving honoring and just enjoying the fruits of his labor for his entire very short life enjoying the fruits of his labor for his entire very short life cut way too short at age 39. But

For his entire very short life cut way too short at age 39. But today is made so special by cut way too short at age 39. But today is made so special by everybody who comes together.

Today is made so special by everybody who comes together. And you can see a lot of our everybody who comes together. And you can see a lot of our fire-rescue organizations here And you can see a lot of our fire-rescue organizations here in South Florida are showing us

Fire-rescue organizations here in South Florida are showing us that they are here on this in South Florida are showing us that they are here on this parade right route right now. that they are here on this parade right route right now. Nothing’s as a parade like the

Parade right route right now. Nothing’s as a parade like the sirens right the overwhelming Nothing’s as a parade like the sirens right the overwhelming power that really carries the sirens right the overwhelming power that really carries the message of we’re looking to

Power that really carries the message of we’re looking to celebrate today so many people message of we’re looking to celebrate today so many people coming out togetherness unity to celebrate today so many people coming out togetherness unity to really carry on the mission of

Coming out togetherness unity to really carry on the mission of Dr. King. It is our really carry on the mission of Dr. King. It is our responsibility not just to Dr. King. It is our responsibility not just to recognize him today, but to

Responsibility not just to recognize him today, but to remember his words and put into recognize him today, but to remember his words and put into action his calls for us to all remember his words and put into action his calls for us to all be better and to bring us all

Action his calls for us to all be better and to bring us all together. We’ve cheerleaders be better and to bring us all together. We’ve cheerleaders right here, of course. We’ve got together. We’ve cheerleaders right here, of course. We’ve got City of Miami Fire Rescue coming

Right here, of course. We’ve got City of Miami Fire Rescue coming in right behind us. Hey Girls City of Miami Fire Rescue coming in right behind us. Hey Girls love it. US, those colors over in right behind us. Hey Girls love it. US, those colors over there, the Pompoms, ready to

Love it. US, those colors over there, the Pompoms, ready to rock. Calvin we’ve been seeing there, the Pompoms, ready to rock. Calvin we’ve been seeing the pom shaken all throughout rock. Calvin we’ve been seeing the pom shaken all throughout the morning. We’ve seen the

The pom shaken all throughout the morning. We’ve seen the young coming out and getting the the morning. We’ve seen the young coming out and getting the candy, enjoying each other. We young coming out and getting the candy, enjoying each other. We love the sites especially for

Candy, enjoying each other. We love the sites especially for all these young folks are love the sites especially for all these young folks are learning the importance of Dr. all these young folks are learning the importance of Dr. King’s mission and carrying it

Learning the importance of Dr. King’s mission and carrying it on by step. Absolutely. There’s King’s mission and carrying it on by step. Absolutely. There’s no better place to be right. on by step. Absolutely. There’s no better place to be right. Thank you guys so much. Let’s

No better place to be right. Thank you guys so much. Let’s check with our Alexis Frazier Thank you guys so much. Let’s check with our Alexis Frazier because earlier, you know, she check with our Alexis Frazier because earlier, you know, she was all the fit and she had her

Because earlier, you know, she was all the fit and she had her drinks, was ready to go. Alexis was all the fit and she had her drinks, was ready to go. Alexis What have you been up to the

Drinks, was ready to go. Alexis What have you been up to the last hour? Well, guys, I’ve just What have you been up to the last hour? Well, guys, I’ve just been enjoying the crowd. People last hour? Well, guys, I’ve just been enjoying the crowd. People hiding from the cameras some

Been enjoying the crowd. People hiding from the cameras some people are ready to get in front hiding from the cameras some people are ready to get in front of the camera. I’m going to people are ready to get in front of the camera. I’m going to introduce you to an amazing

Of the camera. I’m going to introduce you to an amazing little girl and just a moment introduce you to an amazing little girl and just a moment right now that I want to you little girl and just a moment right now that I want to you updated with the parade. You can

Right now that I want to you updated with the parade. You can see heard you guys check the 199 updated with the parade. You can see heard you guys check the 199 James out there. But now they’re

See heard you guys check the 199 James out there. But now they’re on our street. The New seventh. James out there. But now they’re on our street. The New seventh. And so we’re really 399 JAMZ

On our street. The New seventh. And so we’re really 399 JAMZ They play in Drake right now who And so we’re really 399 JAMZ They play in Drake right now who I absolutely love. Just in case

They play in Drake right now who I absolutely love. Just in case you didn’t. But let’s talk I absolutely love. Just in case you didn’t. But let’s talk about. This is the music that we you didn’t. But let’s talk about. This is the music that we hear on the radio right all

About. This is the music that we hear on the radio right all about that live music. The band hear on the radio right all about that live music. The band that gives you that good feel, about that live music. The band that gives you that good feel, you know, bands, they go

That gives you that good feel, you know, bands, they go together like, I don’t know, you know, bands, they go together like, I don’t know, peanut butter and jelly. It just together like, I don’t know, peanut butter and jelly. It just makes sense, you know? But get

Peanut butter and jelly. It just makes sense, you know? But get this. Did you know that Florida makes sense, you know? But get this. Did you know that Florida Memorial University? They only this. Did you know that Florida Memorial University? They only created a band four years ago.

Memorial University? They only created a band four years ago. Insane But just because that created a band four years ago. Insane But just because that years old, that doesn’t mean Insane But just because that years old, that doesn’t mean they can’t sing some old dog,

Years old, that doesn’t mean they can’t sing some old dog, some New trick. I think a lot of they can’t sing some old dog, some New trick. I think a lot of it they chant in unison. They

Some New trick. I think a lot of it they chant in unison. They play in perfect harmony and they it they chant in unison. They play in perfect harmony and they move the leg giving your average play in perfect harmony and they move the leg giving your average they’re the roar marching band

Move the leg giving your average they’re the roar marching band the of the lion which is most they’re the roar marching band the of the lion which is most dominating sound in the entire the of the lion which is most dominating sound in the entire jungle. And when the lion roars

Dominating sound in the entire jungle. And when the lion roars of the animals tremble in fear jungle. And when the lion roars of the animals tremble in fear The sound that we can use, the

Of the animals tremble in fear The sound that we can use, the sound got us the number one man The sound that we can use, the sound got us the number one man HBCU. That sound is definitely

Sound got us the number one man HBCU. That sound is definitely with the world. They weren’t HBCU. That sound is definitely with the world. They weren’t created four years ago during with the world. They weren’t created four years ago during pandemic, but wasted no time a

Created four years ago during pandemic, but wasted no time a name for themselves. I didn’t pandemic, but wasted no time a name for themselves. I didn’t that we would grow so fast and name for themselves. I didn’t that we would grow so fast and four years but be the band of

That we would grow so fast and four years but be the band of the year was just amazing. They four years but be the band of the year was just amazing. They started out only 48 members

The year was just amazing. They started out only 48 members which they refer to as the first started out only 48 members which they refer to as the first 48 and has grown to more than

Which they refer to as the first 48 and has grown to more than hundred members. I’ve been in 48 and has grown to more than hundred members. I’ve been in the band for three years now. To

Hundred members. I’ve been in the band for three years now. To be a part of it. To see. To see the band for three years now. To be a part of it. To see. To see it go from where it was to where

Be a part of it. To see. To see it go from where it was to where it is now. Just knowing that God it go from where it was to where it is now. Just knowing that God isn’t going to stop this

It is now. Just knowing that God isn’t going to stop this trajectory, He’s going to take isn’t going to stop this trajectory, He’s going to take us to bigger and better places, trajectory, He’s going to take us to bigger and better places, ready and grow. One of their

Us to bigger and better places, ready and grow. One of their biggest challenges was proving ready and grow. One of their biggest challenges was proving the doubters wrong. I we made biggest challenges was proving the doubters wrong. I we made some believers out of our and

The doubters wrong. I we made some believers out of our and we’re looking forward to the some believers out of our and we’re looking forward to the exponential growth but they did we’re looking forward to the exponential growth but they did and more. And now they’re

Exponential growth but they did and more. And now they’re planning continue growing right and more. And now they’re planning continue growing right here home bringing black planning continue growing right here home bringing black excellence field. I got to watch

Here home bringing black excellence field. I got to watch them practice before their MLK excellence field. I got to watch them practice before their MLK parade and being that I was a them practice before their MLK parade and being that I was a former majorette FAMU, I had to

Parade and being that I was a former majorette FAMU, I had to get back to my with the lion former majorette FAMU, I had to get back to my with the lion essence dancers who reminded me

Get back to my with the lion essence dancers who reminded me how it’s done and. I think I’ve essence dancers who reminded me how it’s done and. I think I’ve still got it. Now you will see

How it’s done and. I think I’ve still got it. Now you will see what they’ve got during the MLK still got it. Now you will see what they’ve got during the MLK celebration being able to what they’ve got during the MLK celebration being able to represent South Florida is only

Celebration being able to represent South Florida is only HBCU to have to present in MLK represent South Florida is only HBCU to have to present in MLK Parade in our own city. That’s a

HBCU to have to present in MLK Parade in our own city. That’s a great honor. We expect to go to Parade in our own city. That’s a great honor. We expect to go to Oregon. I that literally in the

Great honor. We expect to go to Oregon. I that literally in the south. Showcasing All right guys Oregon. I that literally in the south. Showcasing All right guys so am ready to leave the band south. Showcasing All right guys so am ready to leave the band live. I cannot wait to see they

So am ready to leave the band live. I cannot wait to see they do because that’s never the live. I cannot wait to see they do because that’s never the pack. This just wasn’t enough. do because that’s never the pack. This just wasn’t enough. But course, they’re always

Pack. This just wasn’t enough. But course, they’re always looking for help. Find out how But course, they’re always looking for help. Find out how you can donate to the band just looking for help. Find out how you can donate to the band just head over to our website at

You can donate to the band just head over to our website at local ten .com. We have all the head over to our website at local ten .com. We have all the information our website so local ten .com. We have all the information our website so talking about you know your

Information our website so talking about you know your money and entrepreneurs we have talking about you know your money and entrepreneurs we have this little girl right here money and entrepreneurs we have this little girl right here Laina how are you. She has her

This little girl right here Laina how are you. She has her lemonade. She’s creating her own Laina how are you. She has her lemonade. She’s creating her own business. If you can tell us lemonade. She’s creating her own business. If you can tell us what it’s called and where

Business. If you can tell us what it’s called and where that’s limited Nate. How about what it’s called and where that’s limited Nate. How about women want to eliminate their that’s limited Nate. How about women want to eliminate their one day? I wanted to start

Women want to eliminate their one day? I wanted to start saving up money so I could buy one day? I wanted to start saving up money so I could buy my own. And then my dad acts.

Saving up money so I could buy my own. And then my dad acts. And then I told my dad I wanted my own. And then my dad acts. And then I told my dad I wanted to start my own business. Are

And then I told my dad I wanted to start my own business. Are you proud of her? Yeah, to start my own business. Are you proud of her? Yeah, definitely. I’m here at the you proud of her? Yeah, definitely. I’m here at the Bryant and they. They can check

Definitely. I’m here at the Bryant and they. They can check me on Facebook. She’s actually Bryant and they. They can check me on Facebook. She’s actually in the midst getting her own me on Facebook. She’s actually in the midst getting her own Facebook page. My name on

In the midst getting her own Facebook page. My name on Facebook is DJ Ra Sanders and Facebook page. My name on Facebook is DJ Ra Sanders and I’m a big supporter of love Facebook is DJ Ra Sanders and I’m a big supporter of love that. This is what MLK Day is

I’m a big supporter of love that. This is what MLK Day is about. Are all giving our that. This is what MLK Day is about. Are all giving our business out. Coming together as about. Are all giving our business out. Coming together as a community is supporting each

Business out. Coming together as a community is supporting each other. So I’m about things back a community is supporting each other. So I’m about things back , you guys, because I’m other. So I’m about things back , you guys, because I’m patiently anxiously waiting to

, you guys, because I’m patiently anxiously waiting to see the band come down the patiently anxiously waiting to see the band come down the street. Okay. And we love dance see the band come down the street. Okay. And we love dance moves, by the way. That’s how

Street. Okay. And we love dance moves, by the way. That’s how you dance. See, if I break it moves, by the way. That’s how you dance. See, if I break it down, I’m not getting up. You’re

You dance. See, if I break it down, I’m not getting up. You’re not like this how you were down, I’m not getting up. You’re not like this how you were practicing doing. She Could do not like this how you were practicing doing. She Could do it way better than I can. Trust

Practicing doing. She Could do it way better than I can. Trust me. You look great, Alexis. You. it way better than I can. Trust me. You look great, Alexis. You. Thank you, Alexis. Okay A member me. You look great, Alexis. You. Thank you, Alexis. Okay A member of our local tennis team drew

Thank you, Alexis. Okay A member of our local tennis team drew the very lucky assignment riding of our local tennis team drew the very lucky assignment riding in the parade. Oh, the one and the very lucky assignment riding in the parade. Oh, the one and only Betty Davis, our chief

In the parade. Oh, the one and only Betty Davis, our chief meteorologist. Betty, we can see only Betty Davis, our chief meteorologist. Betty, we can see you waving at the crowd. I hope meteorologist. Betty, we can see you waving at the crowd. I hope you’re having a good time out

You waving at the crowd. I hope you’re having a good time out there. A fantastic time. Does a you’re having a good time out there. A fantastic time. Does a parade like City and this is there. A fantastic time. Does a parade like City and this is something interesting? I see

Parade like City and this is something interesting? I see Jaycee Bird’s Eric you got see something interesting? I see Jaycee Bird’s Eric you got see for those of you who’ve ever Jaycee Bird’s Eric you got see for those of you who’ve ever wondered that behind the scenes

For those of you who’ve ever wondered that behind the scenes work is how it works. I am in wondered that behind the scenes work is how it works. I am in the parade route and there you

Work is how it works. I am in the parade route and there you see the people lining the the parade route and there you see the people lining the street. You see our local ten see the people lining the street. You see our local ten news anchors and guess who I’m

Street. You see our local ten news anchors and guess who I’m rolling up on now hike out. But news anchors and guess who I’m rolling up on now hike out. But I go, oh, now behind the scenes

Rolling up on now hike out. But I go, oh, now behind the scenes of how it all comes together. I go, oh, now behind the scenes of how it all comes together. Now I do have some business to

Of how it all comes together. Now I do have some business to settle people have been me is it Now I do have some business to settle people have been me is it going to rain? They see the

Settle people have been me is it going to rain? They see the clouds they’re going to rain I’m going to rain? They see the clouds they’re going to rain I’m happy to say it is not going to

Clouds they’re going to rain I’m happy to say it is not going to rain on this parade. Do you know happy to say it is not going to rain on this parade. Do you know how many years I’ve been waiting

Rain on this parade. Do you know how many years I’ve been waiting to say that how many years in my how many years I’ve been waiting to say that how many years in my career I’ve been waiting to.

To say that how many years in my career I’ve been waiting to. It’s not going to rain on a career I’ve been waiting to. It’s not going to rain on a parade in literal sense. This is

It’s not going to rain on a parade in literal sense. This is my. But back to this parade parade in literal sense. This is my. But back to this parade route I forgot show off our car.

My. But back to this parade route I forgot show off our car. I do that every right. Well, route I forgot show off our car. I do that every right. Well, this year we’re in a budget I do that every right. Well, this year we’re in a budget friendly silver Mustang. I’m

This year we’re in a budget friendly silver Mustang. I’m James. He would not miss this friendly silver Mustang. I’m James. He would not miss this day Bill McCord and this year James. He would not miss this day Bill McCord and this year instead of a band us we have the

Day Bill McCord and this year instead of a band us we have the city of Miami sanitation workers instead of a band us we have the city of Miami sanitation workers and boy do they have tricks in

City of Miami sanitation workers and boy do they have tricks in those trucks I didn’t know what and boy do they have tricks in those trucks I didn’t know what sanitation truck could do that those trucks I didn’t know what sanitation truck could do that they have trick and of course

Sanitation truck could do that they have trick and of course the local ten weather authority they have trick and of course the local ten weather authority truck in front of me and then the local ten weather authority truck in front of me and then all the beautiful old people

Truck in front of me and then all the beautiful old people lining the streets. Look at all the beautiful old people lining the streets. Look at these crowds. If you’ve been lining the streets. Look at these crowds. If you’ve been streaming with us at home live,

These crowds. If you’ve been streaming with us at home live, you’ve been in this parade route streaming with us at home live, you’ve been in this parade route with and I am not leaving this

You’ve been in this parade route with and I am not leaving this route. So you get to see it all with and I am not leaving this route. So you get to see it all whether you are here in person

Route. So you get to see it all whether you are here in person or not at crowd oh. This crowd whether you are here in person or not at crowd oh. This crowd is lit as. The young people used

Or not at crowd oh. This crowd is lit as. The young people used to say, I’m not sure say that is lit as. The young people used to say, I’m not sure say that anymore, but they are all are so

To say, I’m not sure say that anymore, but they are all are so happy to be here. You hear that anymore, but they are all are so happy to be here. You hear that ? You hear that? All right. This

Happy to be here. You hear that ? You hear that? All right. This is everyone up showing up to ? You hear that? All right. This is everyone up showing up to commemorate and celebrate the is everyone up showing up to commemorate and celebrate the life and legacy of MLK and

Commemorate and celebrate the life and legacy of MLK and Nicole and Calvin and. We’re life and legacy of MLK and Nicole and Calvin and. We’re riding along. I’m looking this Nicole and Calvin and. We’re riding along. I’m looking this area and I see in front of me

Riding along. I’m looking this area and I see in front of me and everything I see around me, area and I see in front of me and everything I see around me, all of the different business and everything I see around me, all of the different business and that are in this parade

All of the different business and that are in this parade route and. I’ve been thinking and that are in this parade route and. I’ve been thinking about what history I can pull route and. I’ve been thinking about what history I can pull about Dr. King. And when I saw

About what history I can pull about Dr. King. And when I saw the city of Miami sanitation about Dr. King. And when I saw the city of Miami sanitation Workers banner. I thought how the city of Miami sanitation Workers banner. I thought how the night he was assassinated

Workers banner. I thought how the night he was assassinated Dr. King spoke to striking the night he was assassinated Dr. King spoke to striking sanitation workers and he spoke Dr. King spoke to striking sanitation workers and he spoke to them about remain committed

Sanitation workers and he spoke to them about remain committed to the struggle to the very end. to them about remain committed to the struggle to the very end. So I hope everyone at home is

To the struggle to the very end. So I hope everyone at home is using this moment to one enjoy So I hope everyone at home is using this moment to one enjoy the party to reflect on Dr. Keke

Using this moment to one enjoy the party to reflect on Dr. Keke Dr. King. But keep teaching and the party to reflect on Dr. Keke Dr. King. But keep teaching and never forgetting what he did. Dr. King. But keep teaching and never forgetting what he did. There are just so many lessons

Never forgetting what he did. There are just so many lessons all around us, and I hope There are just so many lessons all around us, and I hope everyone is sharing those, all around us, and I hope everyone is sharing those, sharing the history with your

Everyone is sharing those, sharing the history with your children your loved ones. Nicole sharing the history with your children your loved ones. Nicole and Calvin and Betty. You children your loved ones. Nicole and Calvin and Betty. You mentioned sanitation workers

And Calvin and Betty. You mentioned sanitation workers that Dr. King spoke to right mentioned sanitation workers that Dr. King spoke to right behind you if you’re watching that Dr. King spoke to right behind you if you’re watching live is our solid management

Behind you if you’re watching live is our solid management department they’re headed Wade live is our solid management department they’re headed Wade Sanders and mission of course department they’re headed Wade Sanders and mission of course keep Miami beautiful they Sanders and mission of course keep Miami beautiful they service nearly 67,000 households

Keep Miami beautiful they service nearly 67,000 households and workers make nearly 7 service nearly 67,000 households and workers make nearly 7 million stops a year. They’re and workers make nearly 7 million stops a year. They’re having a great time. This

Million stops a year. They’re having a great time. This parade, you saw them turn having a great time. This parade, you saw them turn around. I mean, they’re enjoying parade, you saw them turn around. I mean, they’re enjoying themselves for sure and you know

Around. I mean, they’re enjoying themselves for sure and you know and to really play on what Betty themselves for sure and you know and to really play on what Betty was talking about April 3rd of

And to really play on what Betty was talking about April 3rd of 1968, of course Dr. King was was talking about April 3rd of 1968, of course Dr. King was assassinated on April fourth. 1968, of course Dr. King was assassinated on April fourth. But the night before that’s when

Assassinated on April fourth. But the night before that’s when he gave his mountaintop speech But the night before that’s when he gave his mountaintop speech Dr. King and there were so many he gave his mountaintop speech Dr. King and there were so many people who told him not to go to

Dr. King and there were so many people who told him not to go to Memphis, Tennessee to be with people who told him not to go to Memphis, Tennessee to be with the sanitation workers in. Fact, Memphis, Tennessee to be with the sanitation workers in. Fact, some people were asking, why

The sanitation workers in. Fact, some people were asking, why would you even walk with the some people were asking, why would you even walk with the striking workers in Memphis who would you even walk with the striking workers in Memphis who felt like were not being treated

Striking workers in Memphis who felt like were not being treated fairly. But Dr. King said, you felt like were not being treated fairly. But Dr. King said, you know what? If going to march for fairly. But Dr. King said, you know what? If going to march for anybody, these are people who I

Know what? If going to march for anybody, these are people who I need to be where somebody a anybody, these are people who I need to be where somebody a wonderful point that Dr. King need to be where somebody a wonderful point that Dr. King wanted be with everyone who

Wonderful point that Dr. King wanted be with everyone who about equality and justice and wanted be with everyone who about equality and justice and now to where this parade will about equality and justice and now to where this parade will come to an end. Martin Luther

Now to where this parade will come to an end. Martin Luther King Memorial Park. And there’s come to an end. Martin Luther King Memorial Park. And there’s going to be a huge party if the King Memorial Park. And there’s going to be a huge party if the party is not already huge. Now

Going to be a huge party if the party is not already huge. Now But we spoke to our Larry party is not already huge. Now But we spoke to our Larry Livingston at top of the hour.

But we spoke to our Larry Livingston at top of the hour. Let’s check back in with him and Livingston at top of the hour. Let’s check back in with him and see how much is in. All right.

Let’s check back in with him and see how much is in. All right. Going Going is hard to hear see how much is in. All right. Going Going is hard to hear because course the cookout is

Going Going is hard to hear because course the cookout is cooking out. A lot of people are because course the cookout is cooking out. A lot of people are already starting to show up cooking out. A lot of people are already starting to show up here. And of course, all of the

Already starting to show up here. And of course, all of the vendors all set up this. Of here. And of course, all of the vendors all set up this. Of course is where the parade vendors all set up this. Of course is where the parade culminates at MLK Memorial Park.

Course is where the parade culminates at MLK Memorial Park. You’ve got music stages being up culminates at MLK Memorial Park. You’ve got music stages being up over there. The bouncy house is You’ve got music stages being up over there. The bouncy house is set up for the children and what

Over there. The bouncy house is set up for the children and what I love about this section when I set up for the children and what I love about this section when I guess of today’s event, is the

I love about this section when I guess of today’s event, is the fact you get to meet so many guess of today’s event, is the fact you get to meet so many interesting people like this fact you get to meet so many interesting people like this young lady who’s actually been

Interesting people like this young lady who’s actually been on channel many, many, many young lady who’s actually been on channel many, many, many years before. Right. Many, many on channel many, many, many years before. Right. Many, many years ago, Miriam Jackson,

Years before. Right. Many, many years ago, Miriam Jackson, you’re 15 now. We interviewed years ago, Miriam Jackson, you’re 15 now. We interviewed you when you first started your you’re 15 now. We interviewed you when you first started your lemonade stand now. Now you’re

You when you first started your lemonade stand now. Now you’re here at this event. How lemonade stand now. Now you’re here at this event. How important is this event for you here at this event. How important is this event for you today? I feel like MLK for me

Important is this event for you today? I feel like MLK for me and my family. It’s just to not today? I feel like MLK for me and my family. It’s just to not only Martin Luther King but the

And my family. It’s just to not only Martin Luther King but the rest of our ancestors fought for only Martin Luther King but the rest of our ancestors fought for us to have the freedom that do

Rest of our ancestors fought for us to have the freedom that do have today and being here just us to have the freedom that do have today and being here just shows them that they didn’t do

Have today and being here just shows them that they didn’t do it for nothing. Love that you shows them that they didn’t do it for nothing. Love that you got lemonade here. This was mine it for nothing. Love that you got lemonade here. This was mine . This is because it’s a little

Got lemonade here. This was mine . This is because it’s a little warm. Hold on because. And this . This is because it’s a little warm. Hold on because. And this is cold like this cold. Hold on

Warm. Hold on because. And this is cold like this cold. Hold on . So, Miriam, you did all right is cold like this cold. Hold on . So, Miriam, you did all right . No, no, no. Thank you. This is

. So, Miriam, you did all right . No, no, no. Thank you. This is fantastic. Miriam’s Lemonade. . No, no, no. Thank you. This is fantastic. Miriam’s Lemonade. Miriam Jackson. Look, check her fantastic. Miriam’s Lemonade. Miriam Jackson. Look, check her out. You’re coming to the park.

Miriam Jackson. Look, check her out. You’re coming to the park. But thank you for speaking with out. You’re coming to the park. But thank you for speaking with me. And happy MLK Day to you.

But thank you for speaking with me. And happy MLK Day to you. Thank you and what I love you me. And happy MLK Day to you. Thank you and what I love you see people like young lady, you

Thank you and what I love you see people like young lady, you got this young man right here at see people like young lady, you got this young man right here at the beach. Jacob’s Incorporated. got this young man right here at the beach. Jacob’s Incorporated. Look at look, my man here and,

The beach. Jacob’s Incorporated. Look at look, my man here and, his chef’s hat. What’s your name Look at look, my man here and, his chef’s hat. What’s your name . My name is Brian. Brian are

His chef’s hat. What’s your name . My name is Brian. Brian are you serving up over here? And . My name is Brian. Brian are you serving up over here? And are you in charge here in this

You serving up over here? And are you in charge here in this chef’s hat, the zoo? Yes I am. are you in charge here in this chef’s hat, the zoo? Yes I am. So today we have a hibachi

Chef’s hat, the zoo? Yes I am. So today we have a hibachi chicken and. Oh, great. Right So today we have a hibachi chicken and. Oh, great. Right Hold onto me. Open up her. Okay. chicken and. Oh, great. Right Hold onto me. Open up her. Okay. Come on. Chicken and rice. All

Hold onto me. Open up her. Okay. Come on. Chicken and rice. All right, just something simple. Come on. Chicken and rice. All right, just something simple. Not much. And we also have right, just something simple. Not much. And we also have members out here also, out on

Not much. And we also have members out here also, out on the rice, on the chicken, if you members out here also, out on the rice, on the chicken, if you want to eat it. I would like

The rice, on the chicken, if you want to eat it. I would like that. How old are you? I’m 16. want to eat it. I would like that. How old are you? I’m 16. We got a 15 year old young man

That. How old are you? I’m 16. We got a 15 year old young man entrepreneur. We got a 16 year We got a 15 year old young man entrepreneur. We got a 16 year old young male entrepreneur. How

Entrepreneur. We got a 16 year old young male entrepreneur. How is important? How important is old young male entrepreneur. How is important? How important is it you to be here celebrating is important? How important is it you to be here celebrating MLK day in this way? I really

It you to be here celebrating MLK day in this way? I really feel like I was about person is MLK day in this way? I really feel like I was about person is already important. You need to

Feel like I was about person is already important. You need to understand my history, but also already important. You need to understand my history, but also as a entrepreneur and also understand my history, but also as a entrepreneur and also having this family owned

As a entrepreneur and also having this family owned business also a good thing to having this family owned business also a good thing to get me started up when I end up business also a good thing to get me started up when I end up growing up to become an I know

Get me started up when I end up growing up to become an I know how to kind of enjoy myself growing up to become an I know how to kind of enjoy myself generational well I love it.

How to kind of enjoy myself generational well I love it. Thank you sir. That is what it’s generational well I love it. Thank you sir. That is what it’s all about. Lots of different Thank you sir. That is what it’s all about. Lots of different people coming together, being

All about. Lots of different people coming together, being community and celebrating, people coming together, being community and celebrating, commemorating the memory of Dr. community and celebrating, commemorating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. How are commemorating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. How are y’all now? Going to be honest

Martin Luther King Jr. How are y’all now? Going to be honest with you, you came to me a y’all now? Going to be honest with you, you came to me a little late. Otherwise You would

With you, you came to me a little late. Otherwise You would have got me cutting a step with little late. Otherwise You would have got me cutting a step with Miss Ran over there and the

Have got me cutting a step with Miss Ran over there and the ladies because we did do some a Miss Ran over there and the ladies because we did do some a little explaining earlier right ladies because we did do some a little explaining earlier right . Because if you’re going to

Little explaining earlier right . Because if you’re going to come to the cookout, you got to . Because if you’re going to come to the cookout, you got to do a little of electric slide, a

Come to the cookout, you got to do a little of electric slide, a little bit of line dancing. And do a little of electric slide, a little bit of line dancing. And I also want to talk you got

Little bit of line dancing. And I also want to talk you got folks who are here for the first I also want to talk you got folks who are here for the first time silver. I caught her. I

Folks who are here for the first time silver. I caught her. I caught the phone. But. Silver time silver. I caught her. I caught the phone. But. Silver not she. She says her food truck caught the phone. But. Silver not she. She says her food truck is named for her deceased

Not she. She says her food truck is named for her deceased brother. So they’re here, his is named for her deceased brother. So they’re here, his honor and his memory and his brother. So they’re here, his honor and his memory and his also here for Dr. Luther King

Honor and his memory and his also here for Dr. Luther King Jr. Legacy How important is it also here for Dr. Luther King Jr. Legacy How important is it for you to be here, especially Jr. Legacy How important is it for you to be here, especially for the first time? It’s really

For you to be here, especially for the first time? It’s really important to just you. Martin for the first time? It’s really important to just you. Martin Luther King was all about peace important to just you. Martin Luther King was all about peace . So just being able to meet a

Luther King was all about peace . So just being able to meet a part of days, being around . So just being able to meet a part of days, being around everybody, just having a great part of days, being around everybody, just having a great time, I just feel like this is

Everybody, just having a great time, I just feel like this is something that we could do in time, I just feel like this is something that we could do in his honor. You and I love that.

Something that we could do in his honor. You and I love that. So far, so good. Been the his honor. You and I love that. So far, so good. Been the response so far. I know there’s

So far, so good. Been the response so far. I know there’s a few people showing up. Yeah. response so far. I know there’s a few people showing up. Yeah. So far as so we just had a

A few people showing up. Yeah. So far as so we just had a couple customers. We appreciate So far as so we just had a couple customers. We appreciate the love especially being our couple customers. We appreciate the love especially being our first time here. So far so good.

The love especially being our first time here. So far so good. All right. Myself A thank you. first time here. So far so good. All right. Myself A thank you. And like I said, myself and All right. Myself A thank you. And like I said, myself and family, they’re here for the

And like I said, myself and family, they’re here for the first time. And then we got the family, they’re here for the first time. And then we got the mix family over here. I have to

First time. And then we got the mix family over here. I have to put them on because we see them mix family over here. I have to put them on because we see them every time. We’re here. They’ve

Put them on because we see them every time. We’re here. They’ve been coming for generations. And every time. We’re here. They’ve been coming for generations. And of course, it’s an important been coming for generations. And of course, it’s an important event for you all. And Larry

Of course, it’s an important event for you all. And Larry holiday Larry and we know you’re event for you all. And Larry holiday Larry and we know you’re having the time of your life we holiday Larry and we know you’re having the time of your life we know you are having such great

Having the time of your life we know you are having such great time, Larry. We’re going to grab know you are having such great time, Larry. We’re going to grab it from you. Just a quick time, Larry. We’re going to grab it from you. Just a quick moment. We’re going to go Jesse

It from you. Just a quick moment. We’re going to go Jesse and Eric right now. They’re moment. We’re going to go Jesse and Eric right now. They’re standing by with the first lady and Eric right now. They’re standing by with the first lady of Miami-Dade County, would be

Standing by with the first lady of Miami-Dade County, would be mayor, Daniella Levine Cava. We of Miami-Dade County, would be mayor, Daniella Levine Cava. We grabbed her we saw her coming mayor, Daniella Levine Cava. We grabbed her we saw her coming by. Mayor What do you think

Grabbed her we saw her coming by. Mayor What do you think about this parade so far? Love by. Mayor What do you think about this parade so far? Love this parade each and year we are about this parade so far? Love this parade each and year we are here because. The community is

This parade each and year we are here because. The community is so involved. We’ve got folks not here because. The community is so involved. We’ve got folks not just from this area. They come so involved. We’ve got folks not just from this area. They come from all over. And we’ve got a

Just from this area. They come from all over. And we’ve got a lot of great acts here. And from all over. And we’ve got a lot of great acts here. And people are coming out for the lot of great acts here. And people are coming out for the entertainment but they’re also

People are coming out for the entertainment but they’re also coming up for the cause. entertainment but they’re also coming up for the cause. Everybody here knows the coming up for the cause. Everybody here knows the importance of Martin Luther Day.

Everybody here knows the importance of Martin Luther Day. They know the importance, the importance of Martin Luther Day. They know the importance, the legacy that we have to work hard They know the importance, the legacy that we have to work hard to, bring unity. That’s what

Legacy that we have to work hard to, bring unity. That’s what that’s what we’re here for. So to, bring unity. That’s what that’s what we’re here for. So I’m very, very proud of this that’s what we’re here for. So I’m very, very proud of this community. And I’m excited to be

I’m very, very proud of this community. And I’m excited to be out here today the longest community. And I’m excited to be out here today the longest oldest Martin Luther King Junior out here today the longest oldest Martin Luther King Junior parade in the country is

Oldest Martin Luther King Junior parade in the country is celebrated right here. His parade in the country is celebrated right here. His importance in this community celebrated right here. His importance in this community cannot be understated. It’s got

Importance in this community cannot be understated. It’s got to make you feel great to see cannot be understated. It’s got to make you feel great to see all these young here celebrating to make you feel great to see all these young here celebrating mass. It makes me great. And it

All these young here celebrating mass. It makes me great. And it came from the 5000 role models mass. It makes me great. And it came from the 5000 role models breakfast congressman came from the 5000 role models breakfast congressman Congresswoman Wilson year breakfast congressman Congresswoman Wilson year sponsor scholarships. We gave

Congresswoman Wilson year sponsor scholarships. We gave out over $200,000 just for sponsor scholarships. We gave out over $200,000 just for Miami-Dade County. Thousands of out over $200,000 just for Miami-Dade County. Thousands of young people whose lives have Miami-Dade County. Thousands of young people whose lives have been turned around. Thanks to

Young people whose lives have been turned around. Thanks to that program. All in the been turned around. Thanks to that program. All in the remembrance of Martin King. I that program. All in the remembrance of Martin King. I love that. Dr. King always

Remembrance of Martin King. I love that. Dr. King always wanted to bring everybody love that. Dr. King always wanted to bring everybody together. The Cuban population wanted to bring everybody together. The Cuban population during that, and of course, the

Together. The Cuban population during that, and of course, the black everyone. That was his during that, and of course, the black everyone. That was his goal. And he stood up for black everyone. That was his goal. And he stood up for workers everyday, working

Goal. And he stood up for workers everyday, working people. And some of the things workers everyday, working people. And some of the things he did were not too popular in people. And some of the things he did were not too popular in his day and knew that he was

He did were not too popular in his day and knew that he was taking a risk, but he was man of his day and knew that he was taking a risk, but he was man of courage and faith and he knew he

Taking a risk, but he was man of courage and faith and he knew he had to do what was right and not courage and faith and he knew he had to do what was right and not just celebration but service.

Had to do what was right and not just celebration but service. This is the only holiday just celebration but service. This is the only holiday designated as a national of This is the only holiday designated as a national of service by Congress as part of

Designated as a national of service by Congress as part of conversation is an incredible service by Congress as part of conversation is an incredible because Dr. King told us that conversation is an incredible because Dr. King told us that everyone can be great because

Because Dr. King told us that everyone can be great because everyone can serve like that. everyone can be great because everyone can serve like that. Thank you so much for talking to everyone can serve like that. Thank you so much for talking to us today because. I know you

Thank you so much for talking to us today because. I know you have a long way to walk. Does us today because. I know you have a long way to walk. Does I’m loving it and running. Thank

Have a long way to walk. Does I’m loving it and running. Thank you. Thank you. Thank You I’m loving it and running. Thank you. Thank you. Thank You Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine you. Thank you. Thank You Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. We appreciate that. Yeah.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. We appreciate that. Yeah. And she’s off. I love that we Cava. We appreciate that. Yeah. And she’s off. I love that we wanted to talk to her and get a

And she’s off. I love that we wanted to talk to her and get a live interview. And I actually wanted to talk to her and get a live interview. And I actually saw her group say, hey, turn

Live interview. And I actually saw her group say, hey, turn down the sirens just for a saw her group say, hey, turn down the sirens just for a second. So we could hear the down the sirens just for a second. So we could hear the mayor speak for a moment. Yeah,

Second. So we could hear the mayor speak for a moment. Yeah, the service agencies, her mayor speak for a moment. Yeah, the service agencies, her county. Right. Doing their jobs the service agencies, her county. Right. Doing their jobs . Sure. That not only her

County. Right. Doing their jobs . Sure. That not only her message is heard, but they are . Sure. That not only her message is heard, but they are heard as well being a part the message is heard, but they are heard as well being a part the headliner of today’s parade,

Heard as well being a part the headliner of today’s parade, Calvin Nicole, I send it back to headliner of today’s parade, Calvin Nicole, I send it back to you. Love that. Great word, J.C, Calvin Nicole, I send it back to you. Love that. Great word, J.C, Eric, thanks a lot. And we’re

You. Love that. Great word, J.C, Eric, thanks a lot. And we’re going to be checking in with you Eric, thanks a lot. And we’re going to be checking in with you a bit over the next hour. Thank

Going to be checking in with you a bit over the next hour. Thank you and such a great event to a bit over the next hour. Thank you and such a great event to bring out so many elected

You and such a great event to bring out so many elected officials, but also just family bring out so many elected officials, but also just family friends. And this is about unity officials, but also just family friends. And this is about unity in the community and it’s great

Friends. And this is about unity in the community and it’s great to see them out in the community in the community and it’s great to see them out in the community to give the people a chance. See

To see them out in the community to give the people a chance. See them, say hello, shake some to give the people a chance. See them, say hello, shake some hands, give some high fives. them, say hello, shake some hands, give some high fives. There’s so much going on.

Hands, give some high fives. There’s so much going on. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is coming There’s so much going on. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is coming up along right by our stage set Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is coming up along right by our stage set up here, we going to take a

Up along right by our stage set up here, we going to take a quick break and be back in a up here, we going to take a quick break and be back in a couple of minutes to show you

Quick break and be back in a couple of minutes to show you much more of wonderful parade. much more of wonderful parade. c much more of wonderful parade. c Welcome back to the 47th Annual much more of wonderful parade. c Welcome back to the 47th Annual MLK Day Parade. Excuse to be

Welcome back to the 47th Annual MLK Day Parade. Excuse to be right here on Local ten. What MLK Day Parade. Excuse to be right here on Local ten. What you’re seeing and what you’re right here on Local ten. What you’re seeing and what you’re hearing, Miami they fire-rescue

You’re seeing and what you’re hearing, Miami they fire-rescue they are so the first responders hearing, Miami they fire-rescue they are so the first responders who are there when we need them they are so the first responders who are there when we need them and they are always there. We

Who are there when we need them and they are always there. We have one of the best crews in and they are always there. We have one of the best crews in not in the country, but in the

Have one of the best crews in not in the country, but in the world. You have to remember, not in the country, but in the world. You have to remember, they were first on the scene to

World. You have to remember, they were first on the scene to search side and so many other they were first on the scene to search side and so many other moments that have happened. The search side and so many other moments that have happened. The history of not only South

Moments that have happened. The history of not only South Florida, but all of the tragic history of not only South Florida, but all of the tragic events that have happened in the Florida, but all of the tragic events that have happened in the world. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

Events that have happened in the world. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue being one of the first to be world. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue being one of the first to be there on the scene and they being one of the first to be there on the scene and they respond to every call and were

There on the scene and they respond to every call and were established in 1935. Their chief respond to every call and were established in 1935. Their chief the Miami-Dade fire rescue chief established in 1935. Their chief the Miami-Dade fire rescue chief is right to a dollar. They have

The Miami-Dade fire rescue chief is right to a dollar. They have 2700 employees and 71 fire is right to a dollar. They have 2700 employees and 71 fire stations and they’re responsible 2700 employees and 71 fire stations and they’re responsible for 2100 square miles. So you

Stations and they’re responsible for 2100 square miles. So you can imagine many calls they get for 2100 square miles. So you can imagine many calls they get in a day that they respond to. can imagine many calls they get in a day that they respond to. And their motto always ready,

In a day that they respond to. And their motto always ready, proud to serve. And these are And their motto always ready, proud to serve. And these are the people we call when we dial proud to serve. And these are the people we call when we dial 91118 critical system, not just

The people we call when we dial 91118 critical system, not just Miami Dade County, but all over 91118 critical system, not just Miami Dade County, but all over the country. But these little Miami Dade County, but all over the country. But these little people who are out here watching

The country. But these little people who are out here watching and looking at them, they’re people who are out here watching and looking at them, they’re looking at possible careers, and looking at them, they’re looking at possible careers, professions and field of

Looking at possible careers, professions and field of service, which is what Dr. was professions and field of service, which is what Dr. was all about. He was all about service, which is what Dr. was all about. He was all about serving, as I talked about

All about. He was all about serving, as I talked about before, Coretta Scott King, who serving, as I talked about before, Coretta Scott King, who I had the privilege before, Coretta Scott King, who I had the privilege interviewing, said on this day,

I had the privilege interviewing, said on this day, this is a day on. And not a day interviewing, said on this day, this is a day on. And not a day off. And so many people are out

This is a day on. And not a day off. And so many people are out here, because not only do they off. And so many people are out here, because not only do they to serve, but they want to

Here, because not only do they to serve, but they want to remember a great man. And with to serve, but they want to remember a great man. And with the amount of people that are remember a great man. And with the amount of people that are out today along 54th Street and

The amount of people that are out today along 54th Street and not only here in Liberty City, out today along 54th Street and not only here in Liberty City, but also in Fort Lauderdale, I not only here in Liberty City, but also in Fort Lauderdale, I think they understand that

But also in Fort Lauderdale, I think they understand that message. And that’s why they think they understand that message. And that’s why they came out here today to honor message. And that’s why they came out here today to honor Martin Luther King Jr. To

Came out here today to honor Martin Luther King Jr. To continue in his footsteps to Martin Luther King Jr. To continue in his footsteps to teach the little ones about what continue in his footsteps to teach the little ones about what he did to serve the community.

Teach the little ones about what he did to serve the community. And I think that’s why it’s also he did to serve the community. And I think that’s why it’s also important for them to see the And I think that’s why it’s also important for them to see the police department’s drive by

Important for them to see the police department’s drive by fire rescue. Everybody that police department’s drive by fire rescue. Everybody that we’ve seen come by because they fire rescue. Everybody that we’ve seen come by because they have a chance. Not often do they

We’ve seen come by because they have a chance. Not often do they have a chance to families have a have a chance. Not often do they have a chance to families have a chance to see, you know, police

Have a chance to families have a chance to see, you know, police officers in this way. Excited, chance to see, you know, police officers in this way. Excited, high fives. Look at the faces officers in this way. Excited, high fives. Look at the faces that you’re seeing on our

High fives. Look at the faces that you’re seeing on our television. All the children are that you’re seeing on our television. All the children are so excited to be here. So it’s television. All the children are so excited to be here. So it’s so important to have this moment

So excited to be here. So it’s so important to have this moment even if it’s you know once a so important to have this moment even if it’s you know once a year but it’s this time of

Even if it’s you know once a year but it’s this time of relaxation and enjoying the day year but it’s this time of relaxation and enjoying the day . You know, this was a chance relaxation and enjoying the day . You know, this was a chance for the community come together

. You know, this was a chance for the community come together as one. And if can ask the for the community come together as one. And if can ask the director to come out to, both

As one. And if can ask the director to come out to, both Nicole and I myself, you look at director to come out to, both Nicole and I myself, you look at our set here, these carnations

Nicole and I myself, you look at our set here, these carnations are so important. We talked it our set here, these carnations are so important. We talked it in the last hour for these are so important. We talked it in the last hour for these carnations. So important because

In the last hour for these carnations. So important because Dr. three days before he passed carnations. So important because Dr. three days before he passed away, he gave his wife Coretta Dr. three days before he passed away, he gave his wife Coretta Scott King these carnations and

Away, he gave his wife Coretta Scott King these carnations and these and she cherished them. Scott King these carnations and these and she cherished them. She loved them. They were her these and she cherished them. She loved them. They were her favorite flower that the red

She loved them. They were her favorite flower that the red carnations and cherished these favorite flower that the red carnations and cherished these until she died 38 years later. carnations and cherished these until she died 38 years later. So special and we wanted to

Until she died 38 years later. So special and we wanted to share this moment with you all So special and we wanted to share this moment with you all so you can see meant so much to

Share this moment with you all so you can see meant so much to her and means so much to these so you can see meant so much to her and means so much to these people is for everyone who has

Her and means so much to these people is for everyone who has come out here, for everyone to people is for everyone who has come out here, for everyone to come together as one. It is rare

Come out here, for everyone to come together as one. It is rare name event in my immediate name. come together as one. It is rare name event in my immediate name. Another event in South Florida name event in my immediate name. Another event in South Florida where comes together elected

Another event in South Florida where comes together elected officials public servants, all where comes together elected officials public servants, all of these people are coming officials public servants, all of these people are coming together to say you, know what?

Of these people are coming together to say you, know what? On this day I know sometimes together to say you, know what? On this day I know sometimes divided, but on this day we are On this day I know sometimes divided, but on this day we are together, you know? And it’s

Divided, but on this day we are together, you know? And it’s also so nice. Hear the stories together, you know? And it’s also so nice. Hear the stories you hear mom telling their son also so nice. Hear the stories you hear mom telling their son or daughter. You know what? MLK

You hear mom telling their son or daughter. You know what? MLK so much because of this and or daughter. You know what? MLK so much because of this and Alexis Frazier. She had people so much because of this and Alexis Frazier. She had people out there with t shirts honoring

Alexis Frazier. She had people out there with t shirts honoring him. I mean, it’s just all about out there with t shirts honoring him. I mean, it’s just all about remembering. He stood for him. I mean, it’s just all about remembering. He stood for equality, carrying it on. We Are

Remembering. He stood for equality, carrying it on. We Are going to continue on showing you equality, carrying it on. We Are going to continue on showing you every bit of this parade. We going to continue on showing you every bit of this parade. We have our crews lined up all

Every bit of this parade. We have our crews lined up all along, 54th street, even in Fort have our crews lined up all along, 54th street, even in Fort Lauder all too often chains over along, 54th street, even in Fort Lauder all too often chains over there, too. We’re going to take

Lauder all too often chains over there, too. We’re going to take a quick break and bring you much there, too. We’re going to take a quick break and bring you much more in just a couple minutes. more in just a couple minutes. o

More in just a couple minutes. o loctite. Impact. Com. Welcome more in just a couple minutes. o loctite. Impact. Com. Welcome back, everyone to the 47th loctite. Impact. Com. Welcome back, everyone to the 47th annual MLK Day Parade. You’re

Back, everyone to the 47th annual MLK Day Parade. You’re looking live right now at Sky annual MLK Day Parade. You’re looking live right now at Sky ten and of course our drone looking live right now at Sky ten and of course our drone camera that we have been given

Ten and of course our drone camera that we have been given this drone cam and can’t we give camera that we have been given this drone cam and can’t we give it a name kick? Can we come up

This drone cam and can’t we give it a name kick? Can we come up with something cool? Drone did it a name kick? Can we come up with something cool? Drone did you like that? I like that.

With something cool? Drone did you like that? I like that. Here. Now I like that two. Drone you like that? I like that. Here. Now I like that two. Drone ten is doing its work. So many

Here. Now I like that two. Drone ten is doing its work. So many entries come by. We’re talking ten is doing its work. So many entries come by. We’re talking entries has in more than a entries come by. We’re talking entries has in more than a hundred people floats public

Entries has in more than a hundred people floats public officials public servants. They hundred people floats public officials public servants. They have all come by. They’re going officials public servants. They have all come by. They’re going to be going by for the next

Have all come by. They’re going to be going by for the next hour, at least as we are for the to be going by for the next hour, at least as we are for the MLK Day Parade. So many families

Hour, at least as we are for the MLK Day Parade. So many families forward to this day. Yes. Yes, MLK Day Parade. So many families forward to this day. Yes. Yes, indeed. You mentioned 100 forward to this day. Yes. Yes, indeed. You mentioned 100 entries for this book. Sometimes

Indeed. You mentioned 100 entries for this book. Sometimes don’t even hear what Calvin entries for this book. Sometimes don’t even hear what Calvin things reminds. So we allowed don’t even hear what Calvin things reminds. So we allowed you. We are enjoying the parade

Things reminds. So we allowed you. We are enjoying the parade we are streetside so our is set you. We are enjoying the parade we are streetside so our is set up right along 54th street and I

We are streetside so our is set up right along 54th street and I believe it was coming along our up right along 54th street and I believe it was coming along our way is Northwestern High. Yes believe it was coming along our way is Northwestern High. Yes The bulls in the house. Yeah

Way is Northwestern High. Yes The bulls in the house. Yeah They have a great Oliver Gilbert The bulls in the house. Yeah They have a great Oliver Gilbert . Are you. Yes. Nice to see you.

They have a great Oliver Gilbert . Are you. Yes. Nice to see you. Yes, Commissioner, great to see . Are you. Yes. Nice to see you. Yes, Commissioner, great to see you. Former mayor of Miami Yes, Commissioner, great to see you. Former mayor of Miami Gardens. Yes Yes. The

You. Former mayor of Miami Gardens. Yes Yes. The Northwestern Bulls have a great Gardens. Yes Yes. The Northwestern Bulls have a great football team, but rivalries, of Northwestern Bulls have a great football team, but rivalries, of course, we know football like a

Football team, but rivalries, of course, we know football like a religion in Miami County. It’s a course, we know football like a religion in Miami County. It’s a rite of passage. Some of the religion in Miami County. It’s a rite of passage. Some of the young people in this community.

Rite of passage. Some of the young people in this community. But yes, the Northwestern Bulls, young people in this community. But yes, the Northwestern Bulls, though they a great, great team But yes, the Northwestern Bulls, though they a great, great team of not football players, but

Though they a great, great team of not football players, but cheerleaders. Well, so let’s of not football players, but cheerleaders. Well, so let’s tell you a little bit about cheerleaders. Well, so let’s tell you a little bit about them. They make their way our

Tell you a little bit about them. They make their way our way the high school opened in them. They make their way our way the high school opened in 9055 in September. So it was way the high school opened in 9055 in September. So it was just for African-Americans

9055 in September. So it was just for African-Americans despite the Supreme Court just for African-Americans despite the Supreme Court decision Brown versus Board of despite the Supreme Court decision Brown versus Board of Education in October of 1954, it

Decision Brown versus Board of Education in October of 1954, it had unfinished it didn’t even Education in October of 1954, it had unfinished it didn’t even have an auditorium A cafeteria had unfinished it didn’t even have an auditorium A cafeteria with no table or chairs. They

Have an auditorium A cafeteria with no table or chairs. They had thousand 50 African-American with no table or chairs. They had thousand 50 African-American students who attended first year had thousand 50 African-American students who attended first year and they were bussed all around

Students who attended first year and they were bussed all around Miami Dade County teachers, and they were bussed all around Miami Dade County teachers, administrators also all Miami Dade County teachers, administrators also all African-American. A little known administrators also all African-American. A little known fact is that the land which

African-American. A little known fact is that the land which Northwestern High School was fact is that the land which Northwestern High School was built, purchased by Dade County Northwestern High School was built, purchased by Dade County to serve sort of like a buffer

Built, purchased by Dade County to serve sort of like a buffer zone between. Black and white to serve sort of like a buffer zone between. Black and white communities. Wow. And what zone between. Black and white communities. Wow. And what you’re looking at right now, the

Communities. Wow. And what you’re looking at right now, the royal court, I would assume that you’re looking at right now, the royal court, I would assume that this homecoming queen and the royal court, I would assume that this homecoming queen and the king, you know, I didn’t have

This homecoming queen and the king, you know, I didn’t have the looks to do that when I was king, you know, I didn’t have the looks to do that when I was in high school. You know if they

The looks to do that when I was in high school. You know if they had the worst looking guy, I in high school. You know if they had the worst looking guy, I probably would been on that had the worst looking guy, I probably would been on that court. No, but these are

Probably would been on that court. No, but these are beautiful people. And obviously court. No, but these are beautiful people. And obviously very smart minds. Everything beautiful people. And obviously very smart minds. Everything you’re talking about there. very smart minds. Everything you’re talking about there. Historically, I didn’t know

You’re talking about there. Historically, I didn’t know about school. I think all too Historically, I didn’t know about school. I think all too often schools are defined by about school. I think all too often schools are defined by their athlete. But this school,

Often schools are defined by their athlete. But this school, they have some really bright and their athlete. But this school, they have some really bright and talented people who come from they have some really bright and talented people who come from and I said this early on, but

Talented people who come from and I said this early on, but how how much has changed? Yes in and I said this early on, but how how much has changed? Yes in so many years? I mean, we are

How how much has changed? Yes in so many years? I mean, we are look at them having so much so many years? I mean, we are look at them having so much pride in their school marching look at them having so much pride in their school marching through this parade. And as they

Pride in their school marching through this parade. And as they get closer, I believe the through this parade. And as they get closer, I believe the dancers in the marching band is get closer, I believe the dancers in the marching band is coming. So we’re excited oh I

Dancers in the marching band is coming. So we’re excited oh I want to look at it. They have to coming. So we’re excited oh I want to look at it. They have to get a little picture and

Want to look at it. They have to get a little picture and quickly, Tracy and Eric, we’re get a little picture and quickly, Tracy and Eric, we’re going to you so that you can quickly, Tracy and Eric, we’re going to you so that you can talk about you’re seeing but

Going to you so that you can talk about you’re seeing but please when they playing let’s talk about you’re seeing but please when they playing let’s let the band that the bass please when they playing let’s let the band that the bass player how much you looking

Let the band that the bass player how much you looking forward this band playing and player how much you looking forward this band playing and getting knees up we’re all in forward this band playing and getting knees up we’re all in formation ready for the marching

Getting knees up we’re all in formation ready for the marching users are yes there’s my baton formation ready for the marching users are yes there’s my baton twirler let’s go Ah they’re users are yes there’s my baton twirler let’s go Ah they’re making their way closer you know

Twirler let’s go Ah they’re making their way closer you know we’ve talked and heard so much. making their way closer you know we’ve talked and heard so much. Oh we want to listen to them. we’ve talked and heard so much. Oh we want to listen to them. Listen. Listening Right. Right.

That is the bond that is state That is the bond that is state championship championship. Wow. And. Just. Right. Oh what a great Right. Oh what a great performance from Miami. The Right. Oh what a great performance from Miami. The Marching Bulls just fantastic

Performance from Miami. The Marching Bulls just fantastic making their way down 54th. Wow. Marching Bulls just fantastic making their way down 54th. Wow. The power that’s the first band making their way down 54th. Wow. The power that’s the first band we’ve seen of the day can’t beat

The power that’s the first band we’ve seen of the day can’t beat it. Well, it’s always our we’ve seen of the day can’t beat it. Well, it’s always our favorite we always look forward it. Well, it’s always our favorite we always look forward to that band not just delivering

Favorite we always look forward to that band not just delivering musically, but the dancing they to that band not just delivering musically, but the dancing they really coordinate so perfectly. musically, but the dancing they really coordinate so perfectly. I love just watching them dance

Really coordinate so perfectly. I love just watching them dance and then also the baton I love just watching them dance and then also the baton twirlers, everything together. and then also the baton twirlers, everything together. They on a show? Yeah. To

Twirlers, everything together. They on a show? Yeah. To choreograph for that kind of They on a show? Yeah. To choreograph for that kind of talent just shows just how much choreograph for that kind of talent just shows just how much goodness have how much ability

Talent just shows just how much goodness have how much ability we have in the young people here goodness have how much ability we have in the young people here in south Florida because that’s we have in the young people here in south Florida because that’s a leap right there I. Oh it

In south Florida because that’s a leap right there I. Oh it continues I. Hello, everyone. a leap right there I. Oh it continues I. Hello, everyone. Oh, my gosh. It gets more and continues I. Hello, everyone. Oh, my gosh. It gets more and more fantastic. So much energy

Oh, my gosh. It gets more and more fantastic. So much energy here. And we’ve seen more and more fantastic. So much energy here. And we’ve seen more and more people come here because as here. And we’ve seen more and more people come here because as soon as you hear the sirens

More people come here because as soon as you hear the sirens music, everybody gets the party soon as you hear the sirens music, everybody gets the party started. We got some young music, everybody gets the party started. We got some young people over here. I know guys.

Started. We got some young people over here. I know guys. We’ve been talking to these people over here. I know guys. We’ve been talking to these young folks right here who both We’ve been talking to these young folks right here who both are moved and inspired by Dr.

Young folks right here who both are moved and inspired by Dr. King. Know you have a favorite are moved and inspired by Dr. King. Know you have a favorite quote from Dr. King? Yeah, I do.

King. Know you have a favorite quote from Dr. King? Yeah, I do. What is it? Just it is it’s quote from Dr. King? Yeah, I do. What is it? Just it is it’s really just it just is the night

What is it? Just it is it’s really just it just is the night for you. Justice too long really just it just is the night for you. Justice too long delayed is justice. Great job. for you. Justice too long delayed is justice. Great job. And what does Dr. King to you if

Delayed is justice. Great job. And what does Dr. King to you if you can’t fly, don’t run. If you And what does Dr. King to you if you can’t fly, don’t run. If you can’t run, then walk by. Can’t

You can’t fly, don’t run. If you can’t run, then walk by. Can’t walk, then cross. But you do. can’t run, then walk by. Can’t walk, then cross. But you do. You have to keep moving forward.

Walk, then cross. But you do. You have to keep moving forward. That is one of the higher end You have to keep moving forward. That is one of the higher end you got more inspiring. Thank That is one of the higher end you got more inspiring. Thank you so that was beautiful to

You got more inspiring. Thank you so that was beautiful to hear moving forward. This parade you so that was beautiful to hear moving forward. This parade is like we are trying to do to hear moving forward. This parade is like we are trying to do to honor Dr. King’s legacy the

Is like we are trying to do to honor Dr. King’s legacy the young people showing up and honor Dr. King’s legacy the young people showing up and showing out educated. They’re young people showing up and showing out educated. They’re inspired and they are our future

Showing out educated. They’re inspired and they are our future we’re in pretty good shape. I inspired and they are our future we’re in pretty good shape. I that I like that memorizing we’re in pretty good shape. I that I like that memorizing quotes Nicole and Calvin

That I like that memorizing quotes Nicole and Calvin impressive so many gifted so quotes Nicole and Calvin impressive so many gifted so many talented young people in impressive so many gifted so many talented young people in our community this community so

Many talented young people in our community this community so rich and that and you’re what our community this community so rich and that and you’re what you’re looking right now young rich and that and you’re what you’re looking right now young contemporary dance by Tracy

You’re looking right now young contemporary dance by Tracy Young Byron personal friend by contemporary dance by Tracy Young Byron personal friend by the way and now that’s dancing, Young Byron personal friend by the way and now that’s dancing, by the way. Now, what we saw the

The way and now that’s dancing, by the way. Now, what we saw the bulls, that’s what you call by the way. Now, what we saw the bulls, that’s what you call dancing. What I do is that dance

Bulls, that’s what you call dancing. What I do is that dance that is an impersonation of dancing. What I do is that dance that is an impersonation of that. We’re going to take a very that is an impersonation of that. We’re going to take a very quick break from oldest and one

That. We’re going to take a very quick break from oldest and one of the largest MLK parades in quick break from oldest and one of the largest MLK parades in the nation. We’ll take a quick

Of the largest MLK parades in the nation. We’ll take a quick break. We’ll be back in just a the nation. We’ll take a quick break. We’ll be back in just a moment. Don’t you go away. moment. Don’t you go away. a broad county. Our focus is our

Moment. Don’t you go away. a broad county. Our focus is our children. Welcome back to the broad county. Our focus is our children. Welcome back to the 47th annual MLK day parade. children. Welcome back to the 47th annual MLK day parade. Calvin And I are here street

47th annual MLK day parade. Calvin And I are here street side on 54th Street in Liberty Calvin And I are here street side on 54th Street in Liberty City bringing you everything a side on 54th Street in Liberty City bringing you everything a moment of this wonderful parade

City bringing you everything a moment of this wonderful parade that has going on for over an moment of this wonderful parade that has going on for over an hour already right now passing that has going on for over an hour already right now passing by as Miami Beach police and

Hour already right now passing by as Miami Beach police and fire making way along 54th by as Miami Beach police and fire making way along 54th Street right now. They they are fire making way along 54th Street right now. They they are comprised of 90,000 people and

Street right now. They they are comprised of 90,000 people and they cover square miles and they comprised of 90,000 people and they cover square miles and they were incorporated in 1950. They they cover square miles and they were incorporated in 1950. They showing a show of force here for

Were incorporated in 1950. They showing a show of force here for the people who have come out for showing a show of force here for the people who have come out for all of the family members. I

The people who have come out for all of the family members. I love this car. That’s right all of the family members. I love this car. That’s right there. Oh, yes. Oh, yes. A love this car. That’s right there. Oh, yes. Oh, yes. A great, great. In a campaign that

There. Oh, yes. Oh, yes. A great, great. In a campaign that they are promoting, but also great, great. In a campaign that they are promoting, but also with breast cancer awareness. they are promoting, but also with breast cancer awareness. Well. But some of the young

With breast cancer awareness. Well. But some of the young people are looking at them and Well. But some of the young people are looking at them and saying, you know what, I can do people are looking at them and saying, you know what, I can do this. And I think that is part

Saying, you know what, I can do this. And I think that is part what today is about. Yes And you this. And I think that is part what today is about. Yes And you know what? Their goal. Miami

What today is about. Yes And you know what? Their goal. Miami Beach Police is goal is to use know what? Their goal. Miami Beach Police is goal is to use innovative approach is to Beach Police is goal is to use innovative approach is to address crime maintain and

Innovative approach is to address crime maintain and trained workforce and enhance address crime maintain and trained workforce and enhance public perception of the police trained workforce and enhance public perception of the police department because. Not often. I public perception of the police department because. Not often. I mean, the people don’t a great

Department because. Not often. I mean, the people don’t a great perception of police. You call mean, the people don’t a great perception of police. You call the police out to a scene. It’s perception of police. You call the police out to a scene. It’s not to give you a high five. So

The police out to a scene. It’s not to give you a high five. So their goal is to use different not to give you a high five. So their goal is to use different approaches to show up to scenes

Their goal is to use different approaches to show up to scenes , to handle whatever it that approaches to show up to scenes , to handle whatever it that they have to do. And this is a

, to handle whatever it that they have to do. And this is a way for them to really connect they have to do. And this is a way for them to really connect to the community. And I think

Way for them to really connect to the community. And I think this is a great event to do it. to the community. And I think this is a great event to do it. Obviously today is about this is a great event to do it. Obviously today is about becoming one. So different

Obviously today is about becoming one. So different people from these communities becoming one. So different people from these communities come together for day to honor a people from these communities come together for day to honor a great man with, a great cause.

Come together for day to honor a great man with, a great cause. And of course, that is about not great man with, a great cause. And of course, that is about not only about the dream, but about

And of course, that is about not only about the dream, but about making sure that there is only about the dream, but about making sure that there is freedom, justice and equality. making sure that there is freedom, justice and equality. So many years his death and we

Freedom, justice and equality. So many years his death and we have mentioned over 100 entries So many years his death and we have mentioned over 100 entries into this parade. So You have have mentioned over 100 entries into this parade. So You have seen so much already. Police

Into this parade. So You have seen so much already. Police fire, rescue. You saw seen so much already. Police fire, rescue. You saw Northwestern High go about. They fire, rescue. You saw Northwestern High go about. They were great. Calvin talked about

Northwestern High go about. They were great. Calvin talked about his dance moves. Don’t worry. were great. Calvin talked about his dance moves. Don’t worry. You didn’t miss a thing you his dance moves. Don’t worry. You didn’t miss a thing you didn’t have it all on video. But

You didn’t miss a thing you didn’t have it all on video. But all. 3/2 video everybody’s out didn’t have it all on video. But all. 3/2 video everybody’s out here for the main reason right all. 3/2 video everybody’s out here for the main reason right to honor Martin Luther King

Here for the main reason right to honor Martin Luther King Junior and. What I love about to honor Martin Luther King Junior and. What I love about this parade to Nicole is the Junior and. What I love about this parade to Nicole is the fact that we have seen so many

This parade to Nicole is the fact that we have seen so many different people come by so many fact that we have seen so many different people come by so many different elected officials. We different people come by so many different elected officials. We saw the mayor. We saw the county

Different elected officials. We saw the mayor. We saw the county commissioners. We have seen the saw the mayor. We saw the county commissioners. We have seen the city of Miami Police Department commissioners. We have seen the city of Miami Police Department . But so many of these people

City of Miami Police Department . But so many of these people are coming by to connect with a . But so many of these people are coming by to connect with a lot of the folks and neighbors

Are coming by to connect with a lot of the folks and neighbors in this community they don’t lot of the folks and neighbors in this community they don’t normally see. That’s right. And in this community they don’t normally see. That’s right. And so we’ll be with you 1:00. So we

Normally see. That’s right. And so we’ll be with you 1:00. So we still have some time, about 15 so we’ll be with you 1:00. So we still have some time, about 15 more minutes or so. But the

Still have some time, about 15 more minutes or so. But the party doesn’t end here. So it is more minutes or so. But the party doesn’t end here. So it is a holiday for everyone who is

Party doesn’t end here. So it is a holiday for everyone who is not working. And we do have a a holiday for everyone who is not working. And we do have a family festival going on right.

Not working. And we do have a family festival going on right. That goes on until 5:00. It’s at family festival going on right. That goes on until 5:00. It’s at 6000 Northwest 32nd courts if That goes on until 5:00. It’s at 6000 Northwest 32nd courts if you want to make your way out

6000 Northwest 32nd courts if you want to make your way out there. They have live music, you want to make your way out there. They have live music, dancing. The theater will be there. They have live music, dancing. The theater will be performed and artwork will be

Dancing. The theater will be performed and artwork will be exhibited as well. Children can performed and artwork will be exhibited as well. Children can go out there ages 5 to 14. exhibited as well. Children can go out there ages 5 to 14. There’s a village that offers

Go out there ages 5 to 14. There’s a village that offers games, sports, physical and an There’s a village that offers games, sports, physical and an exploration of MLK history. And games, sports, physical and an exploration of MLK history. And also there’s a marketplace that

Exploration of MLK history. And also there’s a marketplace that will have clothing, cosmetics, also there’s a marketplace that will have clothing, cosmetics, oils and jewelry and a number of will have clothing, cosmetics, oils and jewelry and a number of products you can buy. But also

Oils and jewelry and a number of products you can buy. But also you buy food because this event products you can buy. But also you buy food because this event is about a major cookout. You you buy food because this event is about a major cookout. You cannot sit where are sitting and

Is about a major cookout. You cannot sit where are sitting and not smell everything. Ribs The cannot sit where are sitting and not smell everything. Ribs The burgers just the barbecue sauce. not smell everything. Ribs The burgers just the barbecue sauce. If it’s not making you hungry,

Burgers just the barbecue sauce. If it’s not making you hungry, it’s making me hungry. Can you If it’s not making you hungry, it’s making me hungry. Can you tell tell? It is a great, great

It’s making me hungry. Can you tell tell? It is a great, great book out that so many folks have tell tell? It is a great, great book out that so many folks have come to, but also and comedian

Book out that so many folks have come to, but also and comedian Tommy will serve as the emcee on come to, but also and comedian Tommy will serve as the emcee on , the main stage at that family

Tommy will serve as the emcee on , the main stage at that family festival. And if you’re a nice , the main stage at that family festival. And if you’re a nice at all or even if not a nice

Festival. And if you’re a nice at all or even if not a nice baby, if you remember show that at all or even if not a nice baby, if you remember show that he was on in living. He is so

Baby, if you remember show that he was on in living. He is so funny at one point in his he was on in living. He is so funny at one point in his career, probably of the funniest

Funny at one point in his career, probably of the funniest comedians on planet he really is career, probably of the funniest comedians on planet he really is not only a funny comedian but a comedians on planet he really is not only a funny comedian but a great actor and this role that

Not only a funny comedian but a great actor and this role that he’s going to play today, he’s great actor and this role that he’s going to play today, he’s going to be the grand marshal. he’s going to play today, he’s going to be the grand marshal. So he’ll be a great. Oh,

Going to be the grand marshal. So he’ll be a great. Oh, speaking of grand marshal, we So he’ll be a great. Oh, speaking of grand marshal, we touched on Bob, Doug earlier, speaking of grand marshal, we touched on Bob, Doug earlier, how he started his telling

Touched on Bob, Doug earlier, how he started his telling newspapers mowing lawns and then how he started his telling newspapers mowing lawns and then made it into a position where newspapers mowing lawns and then made it into a position where he’s at, where he’s able now to

Made it into a position where he’s at, where he’s able now to give back to the community. He he’s at, where he’s able now to give back to the community. He Has this corporation called give back to the community. He Has this corporation called Genius, where he wants to

Has this corporation called Genius, where he wants to challenge the minds of people Genius, where he wants to challenge the minds of people and get them involved. When he challenge the minds of people and get them involved. When he was told that he was to be one

And get them involved. When he was told that he was to be one of the grand marshals, he of was told that he was to be one of the grand marshals, he of course, I’m going to do this.

Of the grand marshals, he of course, I’m going to do this. This is what a great way to be course, I’m going to do this. This is what a great way to be out there with the community and

This is what a great way to be out there with the community and inspire young people want to get out there with the community and inspire young people want to get involved. Isn’t what it’s about, inspire young people want to get involved. Isn’t what it’s about, though, in the end, it’s just

Involved. Isn’t what it’s about, though, in the end, it’s just inspiring the next generation. though, in the end, it’s just inspiring the next generation. And I think that’s what’s inspiring the next generation. And I think that’s what’s happening today when you see

And I think that’s what’s happening today when you see motorcade of the police happening today when you see motorcade of the police department with the Florida motorcade of the police department with the Florida patrol, but also Miami-Dade department with the Florida patrol, but also Miami-Dade Police Department, the city of

Patrol, but also Miami-Dade Police Department, the city of Miami police department. And the Police Department, the city of Miami police department. And the list goes on. Let’s check in Miami police department. And the list goes on. Let’s check in with our Alexis Frazier. Alexis,

List goes on. Let’s check in with our Alexis Frazier. Alexis, what do you got going on over with our Alexis Frazier. Alexis, what do you got going on over there right now. They plant them

What do you got going on over there right now. They plant them all the garbage we get in the there right now. They plant them all the garbage we get in the groove, you guys. That is a

All the garbage we get in the groove, you guys. That is a family affair. And that is groove, you guys. That is a family affair. And that is exactly what it feels like out family affair. And that is exactly what it feels like out here. Now We’re seeing the Miami

Exactly what it feels like out here. Now We’re seeing the Miami Dade rescue path, as I’m sure here. Now We’re seeing the Miami Dade rescue path, as I’m sure you guys are seeing them Dade rescue path, as I’m sure you guys are seeing them already, because we’re always a

You guys are seeing them already, because we’re always a little delayed on our end. We’re already, because we’re always a little delayed on our end. We’re at 27th, Ivan News. So if you’re little delayed on our end. We’re at 27th, Ivan News. So if you’re coming this way, this what

At 27th, Ivan News. So if you’re coming this way, this what you’re going to get. I’m still coming this way, this what you’re going to get. I’m still looking forward to seeing the you’re going to get. I’m still looking forward to seeing the band come this way. That is what

Looking forward to seeing the band come this way. That is what I’m looking forward to. You band come this way. That is what I’m looking forward to. You heard story earlier. Well, we I’m looking forward to. You heard story earlier. Well, we were talking about the band and

Heard story earlier. Well, we were talking about the band and now have some bands we want to were talking about the band and now have some bands we want to get out. I want to be on the

Now have some bands we want to get out. I want to be on the move. I think people like get out. I want to be on the move. I think people like jumping in front of the cameras.

Move. I think people like jumping in front of the cameras. So let’s see you to talk to us. jumping in front of the cameras. So let’s see you to talk to us. Y’all like y’all having good

So let’s see you to talk to us. Y’all like y’all having good time. You having a good in the Y’all like y’all having good time. You having a good in the boys MLK and we excited out nice

Time. You having a good in the boys MLK and we excited out nice bars family and man you know boys MLK and we excited out nice bars family and man you know what I love is I love seeing

Bars family and man you know what I love is I love seeing everybody come out it feels like what I love is I love seeing everybody come out it feels like a family here my grass is away

Everybody come out it feels like a family here my grass is away and excited to be on the camera a family here my grass is away and excited to be on the camera so that’s my extended family

And excited to be on the camera so that’s my extended family I’ll say hi to them Hey you know so that’s my extended family I’ll say hi to them Hey you know what’s crazy about this event is

I’ll say hi to them Hey you know what’s crazy about this event is that I haven’t eaten yet and you what’s crazy about this event is that I haven’t eaten yet and you know they gave me the lemonade

That I haven’t eaten yet and you know they gave me the lemonade now I’m looking forward to the know they gave me the lemonade now I’m looking forward to the food because smelling it and not

Now I’m looking forward to the food because smelling it and not do I want the show. But now I’m food because smelling it and not do I want the show. But now I’m ready for the lunch. I mean,

Do I want the show. But now I’m ready for the lunch. I mean, launching the show, I had a ready for the lunch. I mean, launching the show, I had a dinner and a movie, but now I’m

Launching the show, I had a dinner and a movie, but now I’m ready for the launch in show dinner and a movie, but now I’m ready for the launch in show coming in the call and is ready

Ready for the launch in show coming in the call and is ready for lunch. I hear you, Alexis coming in the call and is ready for lunch. I hear you, Alexis Calvin has been ready for lunch

For lunch. I hear you, Alexis Calvin has been ready for lunch a long time ago. I cannot wait Calvin has been ready for lunch a long time ago. I cannot wait to get some of the food from the

A long time ago. I cannot wait to get some of the food from the cook out. Alexis, thank you so to get some of the food from the cook out. Alexis, thank you so much. You know, there are many

Cook out. Alexis, thank you so much. You know, there are many events that are happening all much. You know, there are many events that are happening all across out. Of course, you events that are happening all across out. Of course, you cannot talk about MLK Day

Across out. Of course, you cannot talk about MLK Day without talking about 5000 role cannot talk about MLK Day without talking about 5000 role model citizen. Excellent without talking about 5000 role model citizen. Excellent breakfast. That happens at the model citizen. Excellent breakfast. That happens at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Breakfast. That happens at the Miami Beach Convention Center. That’s right. And our local Miami Beach Convention Center. That’s right. And our local Saint Joseph Ojo, he was there That’s right. And our local Saint Joseph Ojo, he was there and he filed report for us. And

Saint Joseph Ojo, he was there and he filed report for us. And this truly was a life changing and he filed report for us. And this truly was a life changing event for these young men this truly was a life changing event for these young men receiving these scholarships

Event for these young men receiving these scholarships will be a game changer in their receiving these scholarships will be a game changer in their and they couldn’t be more proud will be a game changer in their and they couldn’t be more proud of this honor. All right So your

And they couldn’t be more proud of this honor. All right So your high school dress for in their of this honor. All right So your high school dress for in their black suits and red this group

High school dress for in their black suits and red this group of 50 young men honored their black suits and red this group of 50 young men honored their hard work and dedication for of 50 young men honored their hard work and dedication for those role models, especially at

Hard work and dedication for those role models, especially at our brotherhood it’s helped me those role models, especially at our brotherhood it’s helped me get to the challenges in front our brotherhood it’s helped me get to the challenges in front of a crowd of more than

Get to the challenges in front of a crowd of more than thousand. Monday at the 31st of a crowd of more than thousand. Monday at the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King thousand. Monday at the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Scholarship Breakfast,

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Scholarship Breakfast, future leaders of tomorrow Junior Scholarship Breakfast, future leaders of tomorrow awarded scholarships that will future leaders of tomorrow awarded scholarships that will be making a huge difference in awarded scholarships that will be making a huge difference in their future. We call it our are

Be making a huge difference in their future. We call it our are becoming a study education. Many their future. We call it our are becoming a study education. Many of these young men grateful for becoming a study education. Many of these young men grateful for the opportunity to go to college

Of these young men grateful for the opportunity to go to college while others taking the life the opportunity to go to college while others taking the life lessons learned to fight for our while others taking the life lessons learned to fight for our . I’m actually going to the

Lessons learned to fight for our . I’m actually going to the Marines so as far as using it . I’m actually going to the Marines so as far as using it now I’m probably using in the

Marines so as far as using it now I’m probably using in the future we left them up we love now I’m probably using in the future we left them up we love them, we hug them and then we

Future we left them up we love them, we hug them and then we send to college the 5000 Role them, we hug them and then we send to college the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Program was send to college the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Program was started by none other than

Models of Excellence Program was started by none other than Congress woman Frederica Wilson. started by none other than Congress woman Frederica Wilson. Growing up without, a father was Congress woman Frederica Wilson. Growing up without, a father was a big help in my life,

Growing up without, a father was a big help in my life, especially helping my mom and a big help in my life, especially helping my mom and everything like that. Her goal especially helping my mom and everything like that. Her goal to provide mentorship kids in

Everything like that. Her goal to provide mentorship kids in underserved communities, to provide mentorship kids in underserved communities, allowing a path to manhood, underserved communities, allowing a path to manhood, keeping these bright minds out allowing a path to manhood, keeping these bright minds out of the prison system. I have a

Keeping these bright minds out of the prison system. I have a friend out of every boy in this of the prison system. I have a friend out of every boy in this nation are part of 5000 role

Friend out of every boy in this nation are part of 5000 role model of excellence project. Oh nation are part of 5000 role model of excellence project. Oh What a difference it would in model of excellence project. Oh What a difference it would in the life of our children and in

What a difference it would in the life of our children and in our we wouldn’t have for drugs. the life of our children and in our we wouldn’t have for drugs. We wouldn’t have less a gun. our we wouldn’t have for drugs. We wouldn’t have less a gun. There would be no school

We wouldn’t have less a gun. There would be no school shootings. A product of this There would be no school shootings. A product of this wonderful role model program is shootings. A product of this wonderful role model program is Judge Darrell, which I have

Wonderful role model program is Judge Darrell, which I have grown myself as a part of this Judge Darrell, which I have grown myself as a part of this program. He says he wants to see

Grown myself as a part of this program. He says he wants to see this class 2024 role models do program. He says he wants to see this class 2024 role models do great things and inspire the this class 2024 role models do great things and inspire the next generation of leaders. It’s

Great things and inspire the next generation of leaders. It’s always inspiring these young men next generation of leaders. It’s always inspiring these young men and all they accomplish while always inspiring these young men and all they accomplish while they’re in the program with our

And all they accomplish while they’re in the program with our mentorship. And this program is they’re in the program with our mentorship. And this program is certainly growing expanding mentorship. And this program is certainly growing expanding through the state and even certainly growing expanding through the state and even currently growing throughout the

Through the state and even currently growing throughout the country, even internationally in currently growing throughout the country, even internationally in the Bahamas, hope is to fix country, even internationally in the Bahamas, hope is to fix young children before having to

The Bahamas, hope is to fix young children before having to fix a broken man. We’re here on young children before having to fix a broken man. We’re here on Miami Beach. I’m Joseph. Local fix a broken man. We’re here on Miami Beach. I’m Joseph. Local tennis that is a great event

Miami Beach. I’m Joseph. Local tennis that is a great event joseph thank you so much for tennis that is a great event joseph thank you so much for that report. And I must tell joseph thank you so much for that report. And I must tell you, am a proud 5000 role model.

That report. And I must tell you, am a proud 5000 role model. I tried to inspire young people you, am a proud 5000 role model. I tried to inspire young people in this. And that event gives

I tried to inspire young people in this. And that event gives you a venue to do exactly that. in this. And that event gives you a venue to do exactly that. And right now you are looking

You a venue to do exactly that. And right now you are looking live at North Miami Middle And right now you are looking live at North Miami Middle School, their marching band, live at North Miami Middle School, their marching band, they are called The Tiger

School, their marching band, they are called The Tiger Marching Band. Let’s listen in they are called The Tiger Marching Band. Let’s listen in for a minute. Okay. Okay. Let’s take a visit right. Okay. Let’s take a visit right. I love the dorms. What an

Let’s take a visit right. I love the dorms. What an awesome job from the Tiger I love the dorms. What an awesome job from the Tiger marching band there. Philip J. awesome job from the Tiger marching band there. Philip J. Napoleon. Their colors are blue

Marching band there. Philip J. Napoleon. Their colors are blue , white, 900 students. They did Napoleon. Their colors are blue , white, 900 students. They did have job and they have a magnet , white, 900 students. They did have job and they have a magnet program that’s based on

Have job and they have a magnet program that’s based on broadcasting. So this is a program that’s based on broadcasting. So this is a school that’s after our own broadcasting. So this is a school that’s after our own heart. We love the school so we

School that’s after our own heart. We love the school so we have our Olympics is standing by heart. We love the school so we have our Olympics is standing by you know he’s at the end of this

Have our Olympics is standing by you know he’s at the end of this parade the park where they have you know he’s at the end of this parade the park where they have a little but he’s also with a

Parade the park where they have a little but he’s also with a very special guest at LeBron. a little but he’s also with a very special guest at LeBron. Please tell him one of my very special guest at LeBron. Please tell him one of my favorite comedians all time.

Please tell him one of my favorite comedians all time. Look, I spotted brother couple favorite comedians all time. Look, I spotted brother couple of feet away from me, Tommy. Look, I spotted brother couple of feet away from me, Tommy. They would like, see you out

Of feet away from me, Tommy. They would like, see you out here so blind, boy, it’s a They would like, see you out here so blind, boy, it’s a pleasure. See what brings you here so blind, boy, it’s a pleasure. See what brings you out here to our MLK celebrations

Pleasure. See what brings you out here to our MLK celebrations ? Well, I got a lot of friends out here to our MLK celebrations ? Well, I got a lot of friends from Miami. Okay. And is MLK

? Well, I got a lot of friends from Miami. Okay. And is MLK basically it down for all of us. from Miami. Okay. And is MLK basically it down for all of us. You know, a time where we

Basically it down for all of us. You know, a time where we couldn’t even vote. I mean, we You know, a time where we couldn’t even vote. I mean, we weren’t even going to regular couldn’t even vote. I mean, we weren’t even going to regular public schools, you know, and

Weren’t even going to regular public schools, you know, and that whole civil the civil public schools, you know, and that whole civil the civil rights movement moved us into a that whole civil the civil rights movement moved us into a whole nother stratosphere of

Rights movement moved us into a whole nother stratosphere of getting close citizenship. We whole nother stratosphere of getting close citizenship. We got citizenship got a long way getting close citizenship. We got citizenship got a long way to go, but without them, where

Got citizenship got a long way to go, but without them, where are we today. What about his to go, but without them, where are we today. What about his 95th birthday? If He were here are we today. What about his 95th birthday? If He were here today. What do you think he

95th birthday? If He were here today. What do you think he would make the current state of today. What do you think he would make the current state of affairs be very happy. He’d know would make the current state of affairs be very happy. He’d know the guy was in charge. That’s

Affairs be very happy. He’d know the guy was in charge. That’s who got him to do the job in the the guy was in charge. That’s who got him to do the job in the first place. And he knows that

Who got him to do the job in the first place. And he knows that things take time. You know, first place. And he knows that things take time. You know, things take time. But I like I’m

Things take time. You know, things take time. But I like I’m approached by a lot of people, a things take time. But I like I’m approached by a lot of people, a lot of black people in the black

Approached by a lot of people, a lot of black people in the black community say, oh, we think we lot of black people in the black community say, oh, we think we have this problem. We have community say, oh, we think we have this problem. We have problem. We have this problem in

Have this problem. We have problem. We have this problem in this. MAN Yeah. But we’ve come a problem. We have this problem in this. MAN Yeah. But we’ve come a long, long, long way. Our this. MAN Yeah. But we’ve come a long, long, long way. Our problems when we hit the ground,

Long, long, long way. Our problems when we hit the ground, hear about 40 years ago, right. problems when we hit the ground, hear about 40 years ago, right. That takes a little time, hear about 40 years ago, right. That takes a little time, especially when the people here

That takes a little time, especially when the people here are really working with them, especially when the people here are really working with them, you know. So we found a way and are really working with them, you know. So we found a way and we always will find a way.

You know. So we found a way and we always will find a way. That’s why I’m here, because I we always will find a way. That’s why I’m here, because I know we’ll find a way, not a way

That’s why I’m here, because I know we’ll find a way, not a way to be better than anyone else. know we’ll find a way, not a way to be better than anyone else. But what his dream was. His

To be better than anyone else. But what his dream was. His dream was to make sure that But what his dream was. His dream was to make sure that everyone got what they needed. I dream was to make sure that everyone got what they needed. I appreciate, you know. We have to

Everyone got what they needed. I appreciate, you know. We have to wrap it. I appreciate you appreciate, you know. We have to wrap it. I appreciate you speaking me and we’re going wrap it. I appreciate you speaking me and we’re going well. Well, here’s how fight was

Speaking me and we’re going well. Well, here’s how fight was the fight on poverty? Very much well. Well, here’s how fight was the fight on poverty? Very much so. I’m coming very so we’re the fight on poverty? Very much so. I’m coming very so we’re still battling with that. And

So. I’m coming very so we’re still battling with that. And that’s why we’re here today. still battling with that. And that’s why we’re here today. Community together to raise that’s why we’re here today. Community together to raise awareness and also celebrate and

Community together to raise awareness and also celebrate and commemorate that legacy. But awareness and also celebrate and commemorate that legacy. But it’s good to see you, Calvin. commemorate that legacy. But it’s good to see you, Calvin. Talk about you all day how I

It’s good to see you, Calvin. Talk about you all day how I love it Calvin. Nicole I love Talk about you all day how I love it Calvin. Nicole I love that. Thank you so much. Thanks

Love it Calvin. Nicole I love that. Thank you so much. Thanks for the shout out. I just love that. Thank you so much. Thanks for the shout out. I just love Tommy Davidson. Such a smart for the shout out. I just love Tommy Davidson. Such a smart comedian, but so, so funny. And

Tommy Davidson. Such a smart comedian, but so, so funny. And a great actor too. Yeah, comedian, but so, so funny. And a great actor too. Yeah, absolutely. Thank you. Learn a great actor too. Yeah, absolutely. Thank you. Learn Well, the parade may be down,

Absolutely. Thank you. Learn Well, the parade may be down, but our coverage is over yet. Well, the parade may be down, but our coverage is over yet. Coming up. We have a two hour but our coverage is over yet. Coming up. We have a two hour special. We have a dream. It’s a

Coming up. We have a two hour special. We have a dream. It’s a television event honoring the special. We have a dream. It’s a television event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin television event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This dynamic

Life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This dynamic program presents interviews and Luther King Jr. This dynamic program presents interviews and recollections from and notable program presents interviews and recollections from and notable guests, including Oprah Winfrey, recollections from and notable guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Missy Copeland, Alicia Keys, so

Guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Missy Copeland, Alicia Keys, so many others. I cannot to see Missy Copeland, Alicia Keys, so many others. I cannot to see that. But before we wrap up here many others. I cannot to see that. But before we wrap up here and we’re winding down to the

That. But before we wrap up here and we’re winding down to the final moments of our time for and we’re winding down to the final moments of our time for this parade. The parade is going final moments of our time for this parade. The parade is going to continue on through 54th

This parade. The parade is going to continue on through 54th Street and Liberty City. Let’s to continue on through 54th Street and Liberty City. Let’s in one more time with our Eric, Street and Liberty City. Let’s in one more time with our Eric, Jessie and Jesse Burch. They are

In one more time with our Eric, Jessie and Jesse Burch. They are in the middle of the action Jessie and Jesse Burch. They are in the middle of the action guys. Give us some final moments in the middle of the action guys. Give us some final moments and one of your favorite parts.

Guys. Give us some final moments and one of your favorite parts. So of this parade. Oh and one of your favorite parts. So of this parade. Oh Northwestern High School brought So of this parade. Oh Northwestern High School brought , it I mean, no surprise. I

Northwestern High School brought , it I mean, no surprise. I mean, every year but I just got , it I mean, no surprise. I mean, every year but I just got into I thought they were done at

Mean, every year but I just got into I thought they were done at a certain point but they just into I thought they were done at a certain point but they just keep going, going, going with

A certain point but they just keep going, going, going with dancing and the music and also I keep going, going, going with dancing and the music and also I would say all the spectators, dancing and the music and also I would say all the spectators, the people who come by to give

Would say all the spectators, the people who come by to give their day and their time to the people who come by to give their day and their time to honor this man, I mean, I’m used

Their day and their time to honor this man, I mean, I’m used to Bible verses these men and honor this man, I mean, I’m used to Bible verses these men and women, munchkin men and women. to Bible verses these men and women, munchkin men and women. We’re seeing Dr. King that

Women, munchkin men and women. We’re seeing Dr. King that touched my heart. You know, a We’re seeing Dr. King that touched my heart. You know, a it’s a testament, these young touched my heart. You know, a it’s a testament, these young people. It’s a testament to Dr.

It’s a testament, these young people. It’s a testament to Dr. King’s legacy. And it’s great people. It’s a testament to Dr. King’s legacy. And it’s great know that he marched these and King’s legacy. And it’s great know that he marched these and they are marching on with that

Know that he marched these and they are marching on with that message, with that passion, with they are marching on with that message, with that passion, with that motivation, to make sure we message, with that passion, with that motivation, to make sure we carry on that life and legacy a

That motivation, to make sure we carry on that life and legacy a great day. The bands are great. carry on that life and legacy a great day. The bands are great. The were great. Bart Simpson’s great day. The bands are great. The were great. Bart Simpson’s voice walked through my car.

The were great. Bart Simpson’s voice walked through my car. Great to see. All right. We’ll voice walked through my car. Great to see. All right. We’ll send it back. You, Nicole and Great to see. All right. We’ll send it back. You, Nicole and Calvin, Jesse, Alexis and J.C.

Send it back. You, Nicole and Calvin, Jesse, Alexis and J.C. and Alexis J said, Eric, you so Calvin, Jesse, Alexis and J.C. and Alexis J said, Eric, you so much. Great work there. I was and Alexis J said, Eric, you so much. Great work there. I was going to say, Alexis job with

Much. Great work there. I was going to say, Alexis job with our very great job, everyone going to say, Alexis job with our very great job, everyone along the parade route. Thank our very great job, everyone along the parade route. Thank you all so much for such a

Along the parade route. Thank you all so much for such a wonderful and for what you have you all so much for such a wonderful and for what you have done out here. You Know we can’t

Wonderful and for what you have done out here. You Know we can’t get enough of this parade. We done out here. You Know we can’t get enough of this parade. We Miami shores going by we had the

Get enough of this parade. We Miami shores going by we had the Miami Dade Police Department Miami shores going by we had the Miami Dade Police Department Miami Dade County. Everyone who Miami Dade Police Department Miami Dade County. Everyone who has by we have enjoyed

Miami Dade County. Everyone who has by we have enjoyed everything that. Yes. And we has by we have enjoyed everything that. Yes. And we have more bands coming this way everything that. Yes. And we have more bands coming this way because I can see them so if you

Have more bands coming this way because I can see them so if you are watching our coverage and because I can see them so if you are watching our coverage and it’s not over at 1:00, you still

Are watching our coverage and it’s not over at 1:00, you still want to come by. You can there’s it’s not over at 1:00, you still want to come by. You can there’s still much more going on on 54th

Want to come by. You can there’s still much more going on on 54th Street here in Liberty City. still much more going on on 54th Street here in Liberty City. Come on down for the cookout. I

Street here in Liberty City. Come on down for the cookout. I can tell the food is great. Come on down for the cookout. I can tell the food is great. Everything is great about this can tell the food is great. Everything is great about this wonderful event and I have

Everything is great about this wonderful event and I have enjoyed covering it over the wonderful event and I have enjoyed covering it over the years. We want to thank you all enjoyed covering it over the years. We want to thank you all for joining and watching local

Years. We want to thank you all for joining and watching local trends exclusive live of the for joining and watching local trends exclusive live of the 47th annual MLK Day Parade. trends exclusive live of the 47th annual MLK Day Parade. Calvin Hughes alongside myself,

47th annual MLK Day Parade. Calvin Hughes alongside myself, Nicole, thank you so much for Calvin Hughes alongside myself, Nicole, thank you so much for joining. And if you missed any Nicole, thank you so much for joining. And if you missed any of it, you can find it on local

Joining. And if you missed any of it, you can find it on local ted.com. So please head there of it, you can find it on local ted.com. So please head there and everything that we’ve just ted.com. So please head there and everything that we’ve just covered. And here’s one last

And everything that we’ve just covered. And here’s one last look at what has been such an covered. And here’s one last look at what has been such an amazing. Have a great rest of look at what has been such an amazing. Have a great rest of your holiday. But I went to the

Amazing. Have a great rest of your holiday. But I went to the mall the night that we the your holiday. But I went to the mall the night that we the people will get to the pharmacy

Mall the night that we the people will get to the pharmacy so glad that this day we can people will get to the pharmacy so glad that this day we can think about Dr. King and all

So glad that this day we can think about Dr. King and all that he has done done. If I look think about Dr. King and all that he has done done. If I look at today by the way Dr. would be

That he has done done. If I look at today by the way Dr. would be 95 years old. I Have a dream at today by the way Dr. would be 95 years old. I Have a dream from the very special day for

95 years old. I Have a dream from the very special day for many people that are still in from the very special day for many people that are still in his footsteps and they want to many people that are still in his footsteps and they want to his legacy on. Anybody. I would

His footsteps and they want to his legacy on. Anybody. I would like to a long life longevity. his legacy on. Anybody. I would like to a long life longevity. Everybody here knows the like to a long life longevity. Everybody here knows the importance Martin Luther King

Everybody here knows the importance Martin Luther King Day. They the importance of the importance Martin Luther King Day. They the importance of the legacy that we to work hard to Day. They the importance of the legacy that we to work hard to bring unity tomorrow long before

Legacy that we to work hard to bring unity tomorrow long before the glory. We have to keep bring unity tomorrow long before the glory. We have to keep moving forward.

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