Greenville Honors MLK Legacy with Annual Freedom March

Community members gather to celebrate unity and progress

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Residents of Greenville, Alabama joined the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom March hosted by the Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church, honoring Dr. King's legacy through calls for unity, reflection, and community progress.

Why it matters

The MLK Freedom March has become an important annual tradition in Greenville, bringing the community together to commemorate Black history and heritage while also looking towards the future.

The details

The event featured speeches from local leaders like Butler County Civic League Chairman Carlton Cook and Greenville Mayor Jae'ques Brown, who emphasized the importance of standing united to make a difference in the community.

  • The MLK Freedom March took place on February 14, 2026.

The players

Carlton Cook

The chairman of the Butler County Civic League.

Jae'ques Brown

The mayor of Greenville, Alabama.

Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church

The church that hosted the annual MLK Freedom March in Greenville.

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What they’re saying

“No matter where we come from, no matter what we've done in the past, today is another day. It's time to stand up and grow together to make a difference for our community.”

— Carlton Cook, Butler County Civic League Chairman (greenvilleadvocate.com)

“This event that has been happening here now in Greenville for the last several years, it is a phenomenal way to commemorate black history… the heritage and the things that this community has seen and endured throughout the years.”

— Jae'ques Brown, Mayor of Greenville (greenvilleadvocate.com)

The takeaway

The annual MLK Freedom March in Greenville serves as an important community event that brings residents together to honor the legacy of Dr. King and recommit to the values of unity, progress, and racial justice.