Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy

Across the country, from Seattle to Miami to Washington, thousands of union members gathered to remember Dr. Martin Luther King and to build on his call for social and economic justice. Atlanta — Dr. King’s home and the focus of his ministry at Ebenezer Baptist Church — was again the site of numerous events and activities for participants seeking to advance civil rights. Members of CWA Locals 3263, 3204, 3250 and CWA staff joined community service projects, civil rights teach-ins, a town hall meeting at Clark University that included scholars, students and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, a church service and labor prayer breakfast. The events were organized by the AFL-CIO, the Atlanta labor council and CWA activists. CWAers sorted and distributed donated clothing for children, and members of Local 3204 shuttled residents to and from the march on Jan. 17. Above, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) leads discussion at the town hall meeting. From left, Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.,) Waters, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), and Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.).