Omo, this one na serious matter wey dey happen for America. As Trump dey remove free entry to National Parks on MLK Day, California don sidon waka enter different road. For January 19, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom don announce say e go open California state parks for free so everybody fit come enjoy nature and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. legacy. No be small thing, oh!
People for California no gree allow Trump make dem forget King’s contributions. Instead, Governor Newsom talk say, ‘MLK Day go be day wey we go open door wide, no be to close am.’ E wan make everyone stay outside, breathe fresh air, think about justice, and respect King wey fight for civil rights.
Now, make we break am down. As dem dey mark 100 years of Black History Month, Newsom dey lead that charge to make sure say the spirit of Dr. King no dey die. Wey some wahala no dey exist for how to enter parks like before, California dey make sure say dem carry everybody along. No be by wahala, but through enjoyment!
Even better, this initiative dey backed by California State Parks Foundation wey gree sponsor this free entry. No be government money, oh! E dey show how private and public bodies fit work hand in hand to promote community spirit. With this kind deal, children and families fit finally enjoy natural beauty without stress – no fees, no wahala.
Meanwhile, Trump dey focus on himself, adding his own birthday to free entry days like na him dey carry the map of America. But wey dem dey talk say ‘darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.’ Thanks to California, light don shine on MLK Day!
However, make e clear, some parks still go dey charge fees, especially if dem dey do things like vehicle recreation or those wey require extra fees like Hearst Castle. But you fit bet say over 200 parks go welcome everybody with open arms.
Newsom dey lead this movement with other law makers like Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, wey don talk say free entry go promote gathering, giving back, and celebrating Dr. King while wey we dey enjoy California’s beauty. So, this MLK Day no be ‘day off’ but ‘day on’ for service and community action.
Plenty activities dey planned for people wey wan volunteer. From cleaning up parks to dey help community members, the Governor dey rally people to take part and show love as King dey inspire us.
California no go allow any wahala spoil the good time wey people go enjoy. Dem dey make sure say everyone fit connect with nature, reflection fit mix with fun, and civil rights talk go dey continue for all levels. If you be California person, no be say you go miss this opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy in style!
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