Whitmer, public officials participate in MLK Day luncheon

Michigan politicians appeared in Lansing Monday to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at a memorial luncheon.

The theme of this year’s event revolved around the Thurgood Marshall quote, “The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis.”

Speaking on stage, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) noted the tumultuous nature of the times.