Community members gathered at The Commons to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Check out the photos below.
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Lisa Wood smiles as she introduces her son Columbus City Councilman Jerone Wood as the keynote speaker for the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus City Councilman Jerone Wood smiles as his mother Lisa Wood introduces his as the keynote speaker for the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus City Councilman Jerone Wood kiss his mother mother Lisa Wood before giving the keynote speech during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus City Councilman Jerone Wood gives the keynote speech during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus City Councilman Jerone Wood gives the keynote speech during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus City Councilman Jerone Wood gives the keynote speech during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus City Councilman Jerone Wood gives the keynote speech during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Guests fill their plates with food during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rev. Fred King welcomes guests to the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rev. Fred King welcomes guests to the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rev. David Ware delivers the invocation during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the color guard from the Columbus Police and Columbus Fire departments present the colors during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon addresses guests during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Superintendent Jim Roberts addresses guests during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The African American Community Choir performs during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rosslyn King directs the African American Community Choir as they perform during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Stephanie Carmer, left, and Whitney Wood-Gaines smile and laugh as they sing along with the African American Community Choir’s performance during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Terrie Green Roddie directs the African American Community Choir as they perform during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic James Wood performs with the African American Community Choir during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Kevin Jones claps and sings along with a performance by the African American Community Choir during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
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James Wood performs with the African American Community Choir during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bishop David Bosley announces Rosslyn King as the recipient of the Beloved Community Award during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rosslyn King receives a standing ovation after being announced as the recipient of the Beloved Community Award during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rosslyn King, left, accepts the Beloved Community Award from Bishop David Bosley during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rosslyn King gives a speech after accepting the Beloved Community Award during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Rosslyn King gives a speech after accepting the Beloved Community Award during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Pastor Frank Griffin announces the recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Kellie Hunter is announced as a recipient of one of the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Angel Affana is announced as a recipient of one of the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Alijah Murray is announced as a recipient of one of the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Kevin Jones announces the recipients of the African American Foundation Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Maleah Dyette is announced as a recipient of one of the African American Foundation Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Messiah Trapp is announced as a recipient of one of the African American Foundation Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Layla Sanders is announced as a recipient of one of the African American Foundation Scholarships during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bishop Johnny Edwards, president of the Columbus/Bartholomew County branch of the NAACP, makes a call out for membership during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Joy King, director of engagement for the United Way of Bartholomew County, makes a call out for volunteers during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Whittney Wood Gaines talks about upcoming events for Black History Month during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Angie Kirkham, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation multicultural coordinator, smiles as she is recognized during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Felicia Garr, manager of Community Education Coalition black and biracial youth initiatives, stands as she is recognized during the annual CommUNITY Breakfast celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
