Metro Detroit honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a freedom walk and other events

The Detroit News
Second grader Rahim Foryoh, 7, recites the poem "Our Greatest Fear" by Marianne Williamson during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Second grader Rahim Foryoh, 7, recites the poem "Our Greatest Fear" by Marianne Williamson during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
A Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. quote is seen on the digital marquee at the Rochester Hills Fire Station 4 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
A Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. quote is seen on the digital marquee at the Rochester Hills Fire Station 4 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
(The adults from left to right) Donna Sternicki and Emily Kaczander take their children to the Martin Luther King Jr. freedom walk that started at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
(The adults from left to right) Donna Sternicki and Emily Kaczander take their children to the Martin Luther King Jr. freedom walk that started at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
(The adults from left to right) Donna Sternicki, Rami Garrett and Emily Kaczander take their children to the Martin Luther King Jr. freedom walk that started at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday January 17, 2022.
(The adults from left to right) Donna Sternicki, Rami Garrett and Emily Kaczander take their children to the Martin Luther King Jr. freedom walk that started at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers came out on this frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers came out on this frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Charles "Chazz" Miller installs his "Art Changes Everything" piece inside Detroit Blight Busters Inc. The nonprofit and state Rep. Stephanie Young, D-Detroit, held a day of service on Martin Luther King Day, January 17, 2022, in Detroit.
Charles "Chazz" Miller installs his "Art Changes Everything" piece inside Detroit Blight Busters Inc. The nonprofit and state Rep. Stephanie Young, D-Detroit, held a day of service on Martin Luther King Day, January 17, 2022, in Detroit.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
State Rep. Stephanie Young, D-Detroit, cuts tree branches in a vacant lot adjacent the Greenhouse Senior Apartments on the Southfield service drive in Detroit.
State Rep. Stephanie Young, D-Detroit, cuts tree branches in a vacant lot adjacent the Greenhouse Senior Apartments on the Southfield service drive in Detroit.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
John J. George, executive director of Detroit Blight Busters, mows grass in front of Greenhouse Senior Apartments on the Southfield service drive in Detroit during a day of service to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King, on January 17, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan.
John J. George, executive director of Detroit Blight Busters, mows grass in front of Greenhouse Senior Apartments on the Southfield service drive in Detroit during a day of service to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King, on January 17, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens talks with Pontiac District 1 Councilwoman Melanie Rutherford at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th annual luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens talks with Pontiac District 1 Councilwoman Melanie Rutherford at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th annual luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Pontiac City Council President Michael McGuinness speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Pontiac City Council President Michael McGuinness speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Pontiac Mayor Tim Griemel speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Pontiac Mayor Tim Griemel speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Oakland County Executive David Coulter speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Oakland County Executive David Coulter speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Oakland County Commissioner Angela Powell speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Oakland County Commissioner Angela Powell speaks during the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 30th Annual Luncheon at St. George's Cultural Center in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Mary Waters, Detroit councilwoman at large, rakes debris in a vacant lot adjacent the Greenhouse Senior Apartments on the Southfield service drive in Detroit as part of MLK Day of Service activities on Jan. 17, 2022.
Mary Waters, Detroit councilwoman at large, rakes debris in a vacant lot adjacent the Greenhouse Senior Apartments on the Southfield service drive in Detroit as part of MLK Day of Service activities on Jan. 17, 2022.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
State Rep. Stephanie Young, D-Detroit, gives her remarks during a Martin Luther King Day program at Detroit Blight Busters Inc. in Detroit.
State Rep. Stephanie Young, D-Detroit, gives her remarks during a Martin Luther King Day program at Detroit Blight Busters Inc. in Detroit.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A demolition crew knocks down a wall of a 30-year-old abandoned building on Grand River at Lahser, that will be converted into a courtyard for the new Detroit Blight Busters art center.
A demolition crew knocks down a wall of a 30-year-old abandoned building on Grand River at Lahser, that will be converted into a courtyard for the new Detroit Blight Busters art center.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Congressman Andy Levin shares the impact the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had in his life at the freedom walk at Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Congressman Andy Levin shares the impact the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had in his life at the freedom walk at Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Many gather at the Royal Oak Middle School for the freedom walk in celebration of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 17, 2022, in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Many gather at the Royal Oak Middle School for the freedom walk in celebration of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 17, 2022, in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Some attendees of the freedom walk recorded testimonials of how the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy affected them at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday January 17, 2022.
Some attendees of the freedom walk recorded testimonials of how the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy affected them at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers picked up shirts at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. freedom walk at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Walkers picked up shirts at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. freedom walk at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
MLK JR Day '22 T-shirts were available at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
MLK JR Day '22 T-shirts were available at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to join the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to join the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Royal Oak resident Scott Nobs congratulates the walkers during the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Royal Oak resident Scott Nobs congratulates the walkers during the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Royal Oak resident Scott Nobs (in the house on the left) congratulates the walkers during the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Royal Oak resident Scott Nobs (in the house on the left) congratulates the walkers during the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers came out on a frigid Monday to attend the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Families join the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Families join the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers, young and old, came out on a frigid Monday to join the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers, young and old, came out on a frigid Monday to join the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers reach the last leg of the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers reach the last leg of the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Some walkers brought their dogs to the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Some walkers brought their dogs to the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Walkers finish up the MLK freedom walk at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Walkers finish up the MLK freedom walk at the Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Donations were taken at the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Donations were taken at the MLK freedom walk in Royal Oak, Michigan, on January 17, 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News