MLK Day breakfast held at Yonkers community center before it closes for facelift
The location was where an annual breakfast that honored Dr. King's life and legacy took place.
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An annual MLK Day breakfast was held at the Nepperhan Community Center in Yonkers on Monday, just days before it closes for renovations.
The work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was top of mind at the Nepperhan Community Center.
"He did things with peace, he did things by his faith, so we can kind of copy that," said Michael Dent, of the Yonkers African American Advisory Board.
The location was where an annual breakfast that honored Dr. King's life and legacy took place.
Hundreds of community members came out for it.
Young poets performed, while volunteers like Marcus Knight Jr. plated food for guests.
"History class is one thing, but putting things into action is another. So, I think this is a really great opportunity for the younger generation to get to learn and grow," Knight Jr. said.
This year's event comes just days before the center is set to close at the end of the month for repairs and renovations.
"Mayor Mike Spano has taken the lead on this breakfast this year, so we're super excited," said Dr. Dwanita Crosby, a liaison to the mayor.
The theme of this year's breakfast was 'Mission Possible 2.'
"It's about us honoring Dr. Martin Luther King. It's about him and the legacy that he left behind for all us to come together, come in peace and come in love," said Hope Hollinsworth-Coaxum, the director of the Office of Constituent Services.
A meaningful message that was shared in a space that is set to shut down soon for about a year but has spent decades bringing the community together, just as Dr. King did.
"It's a beautiful thing. It really is nice to be around who believe in the same thing," said attendee Janice Williams.
