New Orleans Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. With Speeches, Baton Twirlers

Danielle Dreilinger, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 2:20pm

Speakers call on New Orleanians to unite for King's 'beloved community.'

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