More than a thousand supporters energetically making their way to the Statehouse Monday, reflecting back on Dr. Martin Luther King, and looking forward, to the nation's first African-American president.
"I'm here because of the dream that Martin Luther King Junior had and the change that it represents," said Russell Charbonneau.
"I couldn't get to the inauguration so this is the next best thing," said Aliya Butler.
This is the NAACP's smallest turnout since the first King Day rally in 2000, but President Lonnie Randolph says Tuesday's inauguration is a sign the nation is changing.
"I am indeed happy for this moment and this country. For you and to see that America has made some minor changes in the way it does business," said Randolph.
But Randolph is quick to point out, there is much more work to do and the NAACP will continue to fight injustice.
"If you think our work will stop now, I"m here to tell you that you're wrong. We have been here fighting for justice since W. H. Taft was the 27th President of the United States," said Randolph.
While people hope President-elect Obama will bring more change, they remain mindful that this rally honors the man they believe made tomorrow possible-Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior.
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