The sanctuary of Bloomfield Missionary Baptist Church in Cadiz was full as the community gathered to remember and honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday.
During the 25th annual march and program, community members marched from the Renaissance Stage to Genesis Express and then to the church located off of Jefferson Street.
During the service, Pre-March Speaker Danielle Rufli spoke about a 15-year old female who attended the all African-American Crispus-Attucks High School in Hopkinsville. The teen, who she later identified as her mother Shirlene Wharton, faced a scary transition back in 1962 when some students transited out and became a part of Trigg County High School.
Rufli says they march for people like her mother who have faced adversity.
She adds events like those must be remembered.
In addition, Carletta Cunningham spoke on how she was once training for a triathlon, but life got in the way with the passing of her father and being diagnosed with breast cancer before turning 42. Cunningham says even though all of that she was able to complete the race, when she was better, and helped the community that helped her by captaining a team named ‘Simply the Breast’ that has raised over $100,000 for breast cancer programs.
The theme of the march was ‘Keep It Moving’, which Cunningham says she did through all of her challenges.
Both Rufli and Cunnigham were presented keys to the City of Cadiz by Mayor Todd King and some gifts from Genesis Express. The service also featured singing from the Trigg County Community Choir.
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