The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Jacksonville during Black History Month after the 44th annual parade was postponed in January.

Benjamin Mays ’20, then recently retired as president of Morehouse College, delivers the final eulogy for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at Morehouse on April 9, 1968. Photograph courtesy of Baylor ...

a tape was played at King's funeral of him speaking about how he wanted to be remembered. “I’d like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving ...

He remained in that role until his death, and his funeral was held at the church. The church is now part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District.