Martin Luther King Jr.

Praising MLK, community, mentors and friends

By Harlan Kirgan Editor The annual ceremony to commemorate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the New Zion Baptist Church brought together a community that honored the civil rights leader and often turned to notes of community pride. The Rev.

Burson presented MLK Award

Martin Luther King Jr. Award-winner I. Jackson Burson Jr. said race relations have improved in south Louisiana in his lifetime. Burson, 78, was presented the award during the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, which was held the Dr. J.G. Frank Family Life Center, 251 Nimitz St., Eunice.