"DC MLK Holiday Committee"

#7653064

18 January 2022

Arndrea Waters King and daughter Yolanda Renee King march in the DC Peace Walk for voting rights. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7653062

18 January 2022

Yolanda Renee King fires up the crowd before the DC Peace Walk for voting rights begins. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7653002

18 January 2022

Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders carry the lead banner for the DC Peace Walk as they cross the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652906

18 January 2022

Rev. Anthony Motley of DC Veteran for Statehood, participates in the the DC Peace Walk for voting rights with his dog. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652888

18 January 2022

The DC Peace Walk for voting rights turns onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue after crossing the Frederick Douglass Memorial. Bridge. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652806

18 January 2022

Jackson Booth (left) and Mark Covington Jr. participate in the DC Peace Walk for voting rights. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652804

18 January 2022

The DC Peace Walk for voting rights crosses Frederick Douglass Memoria Bridge on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652802

18 January 2022

Martin Luther King III and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) march at the front of the DC Peace Walk. MLK III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652770

18 January 2022

Yolanda Renee King speaks at the beginning of the DC Peace Walk for voting rights, while her father, Martin Luther King III, stands beaming behind her. The King family and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652754

18 January 2022

Joseline Garcia, a co-founder of UN-PAC, speaks with a reporter about the group's hunger strike for voting rights at the DC Peace Walk. She and the protesters behind her are on day 5 of their second hunger strike for the right to vote. UN-PAC is a youth organization that supports the Freedom to Vote Act. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen as the walk's location to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652752

18 January 2022

Joseline Garcia, a co-founder of UN-PAC, speaks with a reporter about the group's hunger strike for voting rights at the DC Peace Walk. She and the protesters behind her are on day 5 of their second hunger strike for the right to vote. UN-PAC is a youth organization that supports the Freedom to Vote Act. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen as the walk's location to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652750

18 January 2022

Laurie Woodward Garcia awaits the beginning of the DC Peace Walk for voting rights with a sign against voting restrictions. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7652748

17 January 2022

Wali Johnson (left) and Daniel Fields of Credible Messenger violence interrupters attend the DC Peace Walk for voting rights. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King and other civil rights leaders joined the Peace Walk this year to march for voting rights. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to take action to stop voter suppression. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge was chosen to emphasize the message that if Congress can create an exception to the filibuster to pass the infrastructure bill, it can do the same for voting rights legislation. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7651500

17 January 2022

Martin Luther King III speaks during a press conference on voting rights hosted by the Deliver for Voting Rights coalition. The conference features the King family, civil rights leaders, members of Congress, and representatives of partner organizations. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to call their Senators to demand they pass voting rights guarantees. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7651498

17 January 2022

Martin Luther King III speaks during a press conference on voting rights hosted by the Deliver for Voting Rights coalition. The conference features the King family, civil rights leaders, members of Congress, and representatives of partner organizations. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to call their Senators to demand they pass voting rights guarantees. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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#7651496

17 January 2022

Martin Luther King III and his daughter, Yolanda Renee King, listen on stage as Arndrea Waters King speaks during a press conference on voting rights hosted by the Deliver for Voting Rights coalition. The conference features the King family, civil rights leaders, members of Congress, and representatives of partner organizations. The King family asked Americans not to celebrate the birthday of MLK Jr. if the Senate had not yet passed legislation to protect voting rights, but to call their Senators to demand they pass voting rights guarantees. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week on the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts.

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