UTC celebrates 2024 MLK Day at Memorial Auditorium

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Many gathered at Memorial Auditorium today for the annual MLK Day celebration.

UTC puts on the event each year.

Winter weather delayed it a few days.

This year’s speakers were Doctor Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Daughter of Malcom X.

They provided their unique insight on a variety of topics.

“It’s very exciting for me to be here because I knew the previous generation,” said Rev. Anne Pierre, president of the NAACP. “And so, I was excited about what they did and how they approach the issues they approached the issues from a different point of view. But it all came out to be the same thing that it was for the people. So, I’m very excited to be here.”

All guests and students were required to register for the event.