Mayor Greg Fischer looks on as Beatrice Westlake hugs husband George Burney.
For 41 years, People’s Rights in Demanding Equality, or P.R.I.D.E., has organized a motorcade and rally in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Spearheading the even all those year is George Burney, the organization’s president. Burney and his group organize food, toy and clothes drives and well as encouraging education to improve someones own situation.
A full house listening to Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad.
This year Mayor Greg Fischer took time to honor Beatrice Westlake, George’s wife, for her work to make the motorcade happen. 41 years ago, she got Judge Ben Shobe as the first Grand Marshall. That day, only 10 cars took part. Today 700 cars participate because the entire community is invited to get involved.
Angela Johnson and Aprila Adams are friends about to roll out for the motorcade.
The mayor also acknowledged the logistical difficulty to witness everything you wanted because President Barak Obama got sworn in on the same day at nearly the same time. Check the gallery below to see how it all unfolded.
Angela Johnson and Aprila Adams are friends about to roll out for the motorcade.
Dr. King themed merch was everywhere.
Plenty of cars had this displayed.
Anonymous, clowny and warm on his bike.
Mattie Jones and Rev. Gerome Sutton from the Justice Resource Center preside over a bike and healthy food giveaway.
George Burney, the organizer of the motorcade and rally makes sure everything is in order.
Bikes given away by the Justice Resource Center.
Harmonica Red plays a tune.
Thomas Perry, Darrell Thornton and Chester Burrell participated in the motorcade, too.
The welcome sign at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church.
The Louisville Metro Police Honor Guard goes over last minute practice.
Mildred Williams and Regina Quarels sat in choir position.
Starting the music.
The Louisville Metro Police Honor Guard take their positions.
The Louisville Metro Police Honor Guard take their positions.
Mayor Greg Fischer claps along with the crowd.
George Burney, president of P.R.I.D.E. Inc, presides over the service.
The Louisville Metro Police Honor Guard presents the colors.
Rev. James Elliott from New Jerusalem Baptist Church gives the opening prayer.
Listening to the opening prayer.
Singing the Negro National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Singing the Negro National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Neysa Smith reads original poetry with meaning for the day.
The Kingdom Come Praise Team sings out.
Rev. Charles Elliot takes over the service.
A standing ovation called for to honor Mayor Greg Fischer.
The assembled honored rally organizers George Burney and his wife Beatrice Westlake.
Mayor Greg Fischer speaks to the sanctuary.
Listening to Mayor Greg Fischer speaking to the audience.
Mayor Greg Fischer looks on as Beatrice Westlake hugs husband George Burney.
Beatrice Westlake watches Mayor Greg Fischer as he reads her honor.
Police Chief Steve Conrad has something to say.
A full house listening to Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad.
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