KaPreace Young, a member of the Northern Nevada Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Committee, emceed the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center. Young is the co-founder of the Shades of Queening women’s empowerment group and a student-voice facilitator for the Washoe County School District. Religious leaders from various faiths spoke about King’s life and message, and prayed for unity in these trying times.
David Robert is the photo editor of the Reno News & Review. In his first stint as the RN&R’s photo editor, he won multiple Nevada Press Association and Association of Alternative Newsmedia awards... More by David Robert
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