Women's Soccer Joins in Honoring MLK
January 19, 2005

CARSON, Calif.--(January 19, 2005)--The Cal State Dominguez Hills women's soccer team joined President James E. Lyons, Sr. and the Toro Cheer squad in honoring the memory of the late Martin Luther King this past Monday.

Members of the 2004 CCAA Women's Soccer Championship team join assistant coach Jeff Tuttle and CSUDH President James E. Lyons, Sr. participated in the 20th Annual Kingdom Day Parade to honor the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King on MLK Day. Photo by Brian Gilstrap

The team marched in the annual MLK Kingdom Day Parade which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Over one million people took to the streets of Los Angeles to remember the life and works of the late, great civil rights leader.

"It was an honor to be able to participate in this great annual tribute," says CSUDH assistant soccer coach Jeff Tuttle. "We felt fortunate to represent the University while honoring the memory and legacy of such a key figure in American history."

The parade route commenced on Martin Luther King Blvd. at Crenshaw and ended two miles later at Western Ave. The parade featured more than 150 floats, 20 drill teams, ten dance groups, a host of celebrities and the tunes of a military marching band. Local vendors and restaurants spilled out onto the street, making for a carnival-like atmosphere.