Community members gathered to honor the civil rights leader and share the importance of “Umoja,” the Swahili word for unity.

Here are a number of ways to celebrate MLK Day in Los Angeles, and incorporate Dr. King’s lessons and legacy into every day.

From rice and soy to dehydrated vegetables and vitamins, more than 100 FedEx employees on Monday were assembling meals for others in need at the corporate headquarters in Moon Township.Rise Against Hunger will then take these meals and give them to people around the world.