Boundary County celebrates, honors King

Boundary County residents young and old joined together Saturday, Jan. 13, at The Pearl Theater to celebrate and honor the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King.

The Boundary County Human Rights Task Force presented a film “Racism, Then & Now” by Professor Timothy Braatz. Band teacher, Jessica Hanna, performed with three of her students. Dawn Wagner had a display of her students’ beautiful banners honoring human rights and peace. Paul Bonnell, Barb Robertson, Josh Sherven and Holly Kucherry shared their message of equality through music.

We were joined by a special speaker, Lynn Bridges, president of the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force. Lynn spoke on racism in North Idaho and many people there asked questions and contributed stories of their personal experiences.

It was a day of reflection, of learning and hope for a better future for all people. Thank you to all who were able to attend and all who stand together in unity for equality, human rights and peace for all people.