Man on the street: ‘Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?’

“Because he wanted people to be treated equally.”

Alyssa Prado, 11

Plains Township

“He wanted a fair life for everyone so they would be treated the same.”

Chance Radzewicz, 8

Pittston

“We celebrate Martin Luther King Day for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.”

Ella Rau, 11

Exeter

“He gave freedom to black people.”

Sam Rau, 10

Exeter

“He wanted people of different colors to be treated the same.”

Isabella Krashnak, 10

Jenkins Township

“Because he helped people to be treated equally.”

Haylee Howe, 10

Kingston

“Because he wanted people to be treated equally.” Alyssa Prado, 11 Plains Township

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web1_PSD011517MOS_1.jpg“Because he wanted people to be treated equally.” Alyssa Prado, 11 Plains Township

“He wanted a fair life for everyone so they would be treated the same.” Chance Radzewicz, 8 Pittston

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web1_PSD011517MOS_2.jpg“He wanted a fair life for everyone so they would be treated the same.” Chance Radzewicz, 8 Pittston

“We celebrate Martin Luther King Day for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.” Ella Rau, 11 Exeter

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web1_PSD011517MOS_3.jpg“We celebrate Martin Luther King Day for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.” Ella Rau, 11 Exeter

“He gave freedom to black people.” Sam Rau, 10 Exeter

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web1_PSD011517MOS_4.jpg“He gave freedom to black people.” Sam Rau, 10 Exeter

“He wanted people of different colors to be treated the same.” Isabella Krashnak, 10 Jenkins Township

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web1_PSD011517MOS_5.jpg“He wanted people of different colors to be treated the same.” Isabella Krashnak, 10 Jenkins Township

“Because he helped people to be treated equally.” Haylee Howe, 10 Kingston

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web1_PSD011517MOS_6.jpg“Because he helped people to be treated equally.” Haylee Howe, 10 Kingston