Dismayed by the postponement of the NAACP's Citywide MLK Celebration yesterday, FAMU students took to facebook and twitter to organize their own remembrance at 6:30 p.m. last night at the Eternal Flame.
The event drew over 300 students and City Commissioner Andrew Gillum, former State Senator Al Lawson, and Tallahassee NAACP President Dale Landry.
At one point yesterday, the FAMU student vigil was a trending topic on twitter.
The event was organized by Vince Evans, who posted the following message to his facebook account yesterday morning: " I urge all Rattlers to take time today to honor the life and legacy of a man named King: Prayer Vigil (tonight) at the Eternal Flame at 6:30pm. Thank you Dr. King." Within minutes, others began to "retweet" and forward Evans' message using social media.
Within two hours Evans' desire to honor Dr. King began coming together.
"Tonight was truly a sight to be seen. I really hope people take into consideration what was said tonight," said Chardinal Bain, a FAMU student.
You can view more pics from the FAMU student's candle light vigil here.