Governor Healey attending Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Springfield

governor moraly was here in Western Massachusetts this afternoon for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr Day collaborative Community event 22 news reporter Kiara Smith joins us live in studio with what this event was all about Nick Siara the theme of this Martin Luther King Junior Day collaborative Community event was pursue Justice and persistent peace and today hundreds of people made their way to the Mass Mutual Center this afternoon to honor The Life and Legacy of Dr King and reflect on his commitment to Justice equity and peace at the event there were several vendors including artists and Exhibits teaching guests about crucial moments in black history those in attendance were also able to see the Dr King program that included several presentations from local students and leaders Governor morah Healy told 22 News that Dr King had a profound impact here in Massachusetts and she came to celebrate what he pushed for here in America great to be across the state I was in Boston earlier I'm here in Springfield now celebrating what Dr King represents and also reminding of us what we can do to honor Dr King and his legacy and that's about service it's about Community it's about helping one another out and that's exactly what's happening right here in Springfield this event also focused on some of the challenges that continue here in America and how to approach them and bring King's dream to a reality organizers say this day is all about lifting up one another and work to fulfill his dream of unity and justice for everyone working for you kiar Smith 22 News