REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King sought to forge the common ground on which people from all walks of life could join together to address important community issues. Working alongside indviduals of all ages, races and backgrounds, Dr. King encouraged Americans to come together to strengthen communities, alleviate poverty, and acknowledge dignity and respect for all human beings.

Islanders honored King's legacy of tolerance, peace, and equality in song. Pictured top right, the adult choir at St. Patrick Church on St. Croix sang in his honor at Sunday Mass on January 14. Pictured center right, choir members of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on St. John sang at the Martin Luther King Day of Remembrance program in Franklin A. Powell Sr. Park on January 15.

Pictured below right, three parishioners of Holy Family Church were among those honored at a Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial by the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas at synagogue services on January 12. The annual ceremony honors seven St. Thomas high school students whose lives exemplify Dr. King's teachings. Pictured left to right are Amber Richards, Kearil Abraham, Rabbi Arthur Starr and Robelynn Green at the reception after the ceremony.

The adult choir of St. Patrick Church on St. Croix sang at Sunday Mass.

The choir of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on St. John sang in the park.

Three Catholic youth were honored by the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas.