It was Sunday (Jan. 29), according to a proclamation from Gov. Abercrombie and Lt. Gov. Schatz.
Hawaii Friends for Civil Rights is a group dedicated to fulfilling the work of the Dr. Martin Luther King jr.
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Hawaii Friends for Civil Rights recognizes that less than fifty years ago, the United States of America was struggling to implement the ideals and justice set fourth in our founding.

Photo of Martin Luther King Memorial courtesy alvesfamily.
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