King County celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last Thursday

“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. 

—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

King County and its employees hosted its annual celebration honoring the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrating his vision of an America offering opportunity for all Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St. Seattle.

The historic Paramount Theater was the backdrop for the celebration.

King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, one of King County’s human rights icons, delivered the celebration’s keynote address. Other speakers at the celebration included King County Executive Dow Constantine.

The celebration included musical performances by King County’s MLK Singers and a performance by award-winning spoken word artist Christa Bell. The event also featured the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Essay Award ceremony, sponsored by the King County Civil Rights Commission.