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Listing of MLK Day 2021 Events in Birmingham
Bishop Calvin Woods, Shiloh Baptist, ‘Focus on love, nonviolence and patience’
The Rev. Thomas Beavers, New Rising Star, ‘Nothing is more powerful than love’
The Rev. Dr. Michael Wesley Sr., Greater Shiloh, ‘Keep lessons of healing and nonviolence in mind’
Rev. Ken Gordon, House of Light, ‘Dr. King understood all sides need to be inclusive’
Rev. Robert Sellers, Friendship Baptist, ‘King taught us to disagree in peace’
Rev. Charles Winston, New Mount Moriah, ‘King’s tenets go beyond the church’
Protests in Perilous Times Need a Peacemaker Like MLK, say area pastors
‘Try not to forget why you fell in love . . . God will help you remember’
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Charles A. “Scotty” McCallum, former UAB president, remembered
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Notable Quotes
2021 MLK Unity Breakfast Virtual, Just as Impactful 
Be a Blessing Birmingham – Is Just That, On MLK Day 
Mayor Woodfin: City Stronger After Facing Many Challenges 
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Vice President Kamala Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics
Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
Birmingham Fire: No Glass Ceiling; 3 Females Make History as Captains
Birmingham Police: Meet the First 5 Female Captains to Serve at Same Time
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Cortne B. Miller: Faith, FIT and Fabulous
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Meet Birmingham Fire Capt. Nina Taylor: ‘I see it as a way to help people’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin makes public his plans to seek second term 
After recent election cycle, youth vote can’t be taken for granted 
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