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What does the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday mean to you?

This once solemn holiday is now a commercial event — and that’s sad.

 Linda Wade
Certified Computer Technician
Somerville
His legacy to me is an example for all Christians to not grow weary in well doing.

 Chris Brown
Salesman/Activist
Milton
It means to reflect on the things Martin Luther King Jr., did and how hard he fought for the things we now enjoy.

 Cally Hampton
Lab Technician
Dorchester
First thing that comes to my mind is “trailblazer.” He cut a path for many of us to be where we are today, up to and including the president. This is sending a message to the children that if they stay in school and work hard they can achieve the same.

 Roland Cooper
Pastor
Codman Square
It means peace and equality. By now people should understand that we’re all the same and be more supportive of each other.

 LaDawn McKinney
Business Manager
Dorchester
Martin Luther King Jr. Day means coming outside the mental box that society tries to keep you in.

 Chenault Terry
Director of Community
Services/UMass-Boston
Medford