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San Antonio community leaders reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
How the civil rights icon’s life helped transform the lives of some local leaders
Andrew Wilson, Digital Journalist/Social Media Producer
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s tenacious fight for equality and civil rights forever changed our nation.
To celebrate and commemorate his life, we asked local leaders to share their reflections on Dr. King’s legacy and how it helped transform their lives.
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (2021)
“Dr. King’s memory serves as the conscious of America. Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day is both a reflection of the dark past perpetrated on African Americans as well as hope for the future.