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PHOTOS: 2023 MLK March

by Robert Scherle · January 18, 2023

On Jan. 16, the 2023 MLK March began at Autzen Stadium and made its way to the Hult Center where a celebration was underway.

Countless people, hundreds, mingle with each other outside of Autzen Stadium prior to marching.
Hundreds gather at Autzen Stadium ahead of the 2023 MLK March to the Hult Center on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
The endless sea of people that participated in the 2023 MLK March being led by six individuals holding a large white banner. It reads "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE" "NAACP" and "EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD OREGON CHAPTER"
Hundreds of people participated in the Eugene-Springfield NAACP-hosted 2023 MLK March from Autzen Stadium to the Hult Center on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
Four individuals hold up a large white banner that reads "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE" "NAACP" and "EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OREGON CHAPTER" as they lead the sea of people during the 2023 MLK March.
The Eugene-Springfield NAACP leading the 2023 MLK March from Autzen Stadium to the Hult Center on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
A seemingly endless sea of people walk on the sidewalk on the right side of a road. To the left, there is vehicular traffic. In between the two is a single motorcycle cop with EPD blocking an exit.
The 2023 MLK March going across the Ferry Street Bridge towards the Hult Center on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
A seemingly endless sea of people walk on the sidewalk on the right side of a road. To the left, there is vehicular traffic.
The 2023 MLK March going across the Ferry Street Bridge towards the Hult Center on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
A photograph of a bright pink handheld sign that says "NATIVES FOR BLACK LIBERATION." The individual holding the sign is walking the sea of people towards the Ferry Street Bridge.
The 2023 MLK March went from Autzen Stadium to the Hult Center on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
A photograph from the march showing a group of four people. The two in front are holding a white sign that says "LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS" and the two behind them, wearing bright white shirts, are holding white signs that read "NOW" and "NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN"
Individuals from the National Organization for Women and League of Women Voters were among the hundreds of participants during the 2023 MLK March on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
Amiia Nectar, wearing a dark grey dress and short cream-colored sweater sings into the microphone while looking up. Behind her are a couple of sound-system people and the floor-to-high windows of the Hult Center.
Amiia Nectar performs at the Hult Center following the 2023 MLK March on January 16. [Robert Scherle // Double Sided Media]
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