Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 24, 2025 City celebrates the 96th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the annual observance of MLK Day of “Making the Dream a Reality” Mayor Gary Christenson gave greetings from the city. Members of the Emmanuel Baptist Church Choir sang “God Bless America.” Kristy Anderson Magras gave a welcome address. Pastor W.A. Gadie gave remarks. Shown from left to right are Malden High School STEP Team members Taliyah Lauture, Jaziarra Antoine, Ashley Benfield, Amber Benfield, Soren Mamouzette and Laura Onyejiaka. They performed “All Together, One Together.” Shown from left to right are Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, Councillor-at-Large/ Organizing Committee member Karen Colón Hayes, Malden Catholic High School Dean of Community, Culture and Equity Erga Pierette, Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor, State Representative Steven Ultrino and Pastor Wayne Gadie. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right are Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor, former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, Organizing Committee member/ Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón-Hayes, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator Kashawna Harling and Kristy Anderson Magras. Shown from left to right, are, Pastor Wayne Gadie, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator Kashawna Harling, Organizing Committee member/Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón-Hayes, Kristy Anderson Magras, former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, Malden Catholic High School Dean of Community, Culture and Equity Erga Pierette and Security Team Member Ralph Long.
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