Photos from the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. march in Tucson
Hundreds march in honor of civil rights leader Martin Luther King as they recognize his contributions and his quest for equality.Â
Martin Luther King March
Hundreds march over the 22nd Street Overpass during the annual Martin Luther King march in Tucson. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader. Young and old walked the distance to remind everyone of King's contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all.
Martin Luther King March
Ruth Davis carries a cardboard cross with a Biblical passage from Ephesians 6:11 at the start of the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King March
Participants gather before the start of the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King March
Prior to the march Esteban Castenada, 3, rests his head on the lap of his brother Samuel, 9, as he tries to warm up before the annual Martin Luther King march. They were at the march with their mother, Kiamani Castenada. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader. Young and old walked the distance to remind everyone of King's contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all.
Martin Luther King March
Signs of various types were made available to those participating in the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King March
Pastor DaMond Holt, with Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, gives a blessing to the marchers prior to the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader. Young and old walked the distance to remind everyone of King's contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all.
Martin Luther King March
Participants pause in prayer prior to the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader. Young and old walked the distance to remind everyone of King's contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all.
Martin Luther King March
It was not the best of conditions but the weather was tolerable for the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King March
Remnants from the storm that passed through the day before is evident as marchers walk along East 22nd Street during the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader. Young and old walked the distance to remind everyone of King's contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all.
Martin Luther King March
On East 22nd Street and South Tucson Boulevard, Maya Nash hands out bananas, apples and other types of fruit, along with a couple of donuts, during the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader. Young and old walked the distance to remind everyone of King's contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all.
Martin Luther King March
Working hard over a smoking grill, Tamoni Joiner with T's Barbecue which is a catering business, cooks up various cuts of meat at the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King March
Hundreds gather at Reid Park to listen to speakers and entertainers during the annual Martin Luther King march. Hundreds began marching from the University of Arizona Biotech Park to Reid Park in recognition of the legacy of the civil rights leader. Young and old walked the distance to remind everyone of King's contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all.
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