The annual MLK breakfast, held at the Armory in Minneapolis, brought a sold-out crowd to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Keynote speaker Don Lemon, host of “CNN Tonight,” and others shared stories of hope and healing.
Minnesota businesses sponsored several tables, allowing dozens of high school students to attend.
All proceeds benefit the UNCF MLK Legacy Scholarship for students of color.
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