MLK Jr Day in Palo Alto

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Mon, Jan 19, 2009 4:46PM

High school students invited to speak in the Palo Alto City Council Chamber said they hoped for freedom from police brutality, amongst other things, and a Raging Granny wore a "Oscar Grant is my Son" sign on her chest. The ceremony recognized community volunteers and remembered Martin Luther King, Jr. for his message of hope.

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Dr. King said, "subject and verb do not need to agree" but one can still serve the community and fight for justice. This busy indybay reporter takes solice in that.

Top photo: This little girl showed off her MLK Jr. button to the Raging Grannies sitting in row behind her in city council chambers in Palo Alto. MLK Jr. photo displayed on the screen at front of room.

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§"These ladies in their hats are more interesting than the speeches!"

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§Moms try to keep the little ones quiet during the indoor portion of the event

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§Heading outdoors for second half of celebration

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§kids hold hands

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§Great grandma and great grandson

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Chalk in hand, ready to write a message of peace in the plaza.

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§One of many messages in chalk

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§Center Mountain View Mayor

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Margaret Abe-Koga, first Asian-American mayor of Mtn. View, spoke at the event.

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§Left to right

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in blue shirt: Peter Drekmeier, Mayor of Palo Alto
LaDoris Cordell, former Judge and City Council member, Palo Alto, inidentified participant, Granny Barbara B. in hat

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