Benson Highway Renamed Martin Luther King Jr. Way After Community Efforts

The Washington State Transportation Commission has approved the renaming of a 10-mile stretch of Benson Highway in South King County to Martin Luther King Jr. Way, following nearly two years of advocacy and public engagement. This decision reflects the legacy, resilience, and power of community action. Gwen Allen-Carston, executive director of the Kent Black Action Commission, played a pivotal role in leading this effort. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.