USF students participate in Stampede of Service to honor MLK’s legacy [Video]

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, fla — People across the Tampa Bay region will use Martin Luther King Junior Day as a day of service to honor his life and legacy. One group from the University of South Florida is turning the day into a week of service, calling it a stampede of service.

Javanese Brown is a student participating. She said, “It’s important because Dr. King’s legacy is in honor of equity, justice, and service. Those were big points in his mission, so we want to celebrate his legacy by going into the Tampa community and supporting it.”

Brown also participated in the stampede of service in 2024. She said it is empowering to see her classmates come together to give back.

“Even seeing the little impact you do have on individuals to me is strengthening, not only for your own character growth but also for your drive to want to help,” …