WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
In Gainesville, Martin Luther King Jr. continues to change lives.
On Monday morning, people gathered around King’s memorial statue downtown to see Vivian Haynes inducted into the MLK Commission of Florida’s Hall of Fame.
Dr. Vivian Haynes is added to MLK Hall of Fame shrine in downtown Gainesville for her service to community @WUFTNews pic.twitter.com/aszANne66W
— Marie Edinger KMPH (@MarieEdinger) January 19, 2015
Haynes’ picture was added to the memorial, honoring the dreams she helped others to follow.
One girl’s dream of going to college is being granted today. Joni Perkins, a senior at Santa Fe High School, received a $10,000 scholarship from the commission.
Santa Fe Highschool senior Joni Perkins wins $10,000 Keeper of the Dream Scholarship to pay for FSU tuition @WUFTNews pic.twitter.com/yd08F7Gj3z
— Marie Edinger KMPH (@MarieEdinger) January 19, 2015
Hundreds gathered in Bo Diddley Community Plaza to see Perkins accept her award before marching to the MLK Multipurpose Center on Waldo Road.
Perkins will use the scholarship money next fall at Florida State University.
