YMCA Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Staff Report / Akronlocal.org
**Akron Area YMCA Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Inspirational Message**
Akron, Ohio – The Akron Area YMCA honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day by sharing an inspiring message from the civil rights leader. The organization highlighted one of Dr. King’s famous quotes: "We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.”
In a public statement, the YMCA encouraged community members to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and apply his words of wisdom in their daily lives. The message served as a tribute to Dr. King's enduring vision of unity and equality.
The YMCA emphasized the importance of not just remembering Dr. King’s contributions, but also living by the values he championed.
Source: Akron Area YMCA
Source Type: YMCA
Source Location: Akron
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