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Thousands in Downtown Fresno to Celebrate MLK Jr. in Annual March
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By Jahz Tello, Videographer
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January 20, 2025

Thousands gathered in downtown Fresno Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, for the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. march, featuring local leaders, powerful messages of peace, and reflections on the ongoing relevance of King's legacy. (GV Wire/Jahziel Tello)

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Thousands gathered in downtown Fresno Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., marking another success for the city’s annual march.

The march started at Saint John’s Cathedral and made its way past Fresno City Hall before concluding at the Fresno Veterans Memorial. Signs promoting peace, unity, and other positive messages filled the crowd.

The route the march took place on Jan. 20, 2025.

Singers from Impact Nation, part of Impact Church, described Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. march in downtown Fresno as the largest turnout they’ve ever seen.

The singers told GV Wire that it’s a blessing to have so many people here celebrating MLK Jr.’s birthday.

Local leaders, including City Councilmember Nick Richardson, Mayor Jerry Dyer, and Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni, joined the march, walking alongside community members.

MLK Jr. March in Downtown Fresno. January 20, 2025. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)
An arch and photo of Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual march on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (GV Wire/Jahziel Tello)

Wendy McCulley, Chief Engagement and External Partnerships Officer for Fresno Unified School District, highlighted the ongoing relevance of King’s legacy.

McCulley said that the problems that MLK Jr. saw back then are still present today. She said, “We are still in this fight and in this struggle.”

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Jahz Tello,
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Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .

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