The public to a lively and informative dialogue with award-winning journalist Michael Hewlett on Jan 20th at 2:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Building, 314 W 9th Ave, Lexington, NC.
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Youth Column: MLK day presents opportunity for growth
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., there will be the annual parade on Monday, January 15, beginning at 1:00 PM on Main Street in Lexington. There will also be a youth art exhibit and gallery held at the Arts Davidson County on 202 North Main Street at 5:00 PM. The exhibit will showcase the artwork done by youths from grades K-12, with an award presented to the winners. So come on down to the parade and exhibit! Let’s all remember and celebrate the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. this Monday.
NAACP to host 37th annual Freedom Fund Banquet Jan. 13
Tickets are on sale for the Thirty-Sixth annual Freedom Fund Banquet, honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The banquet will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. on January 13, 2024 at Commons on the Green located at 200 Country Club Blvd in Lexington. The speakers for this year's banquet will be Thomas and Tina Wyatt, owners of T & T Counseling & Consultation Services.
Social Action Committee honors students
Thirteen scholarships were given to students and four superlatives awards. Please find pictures attached. There was a 14th Scholarship, $500-Tillie Richbourg Memorial Scholarship Award given to Claudia Davis, a student at Winston-Salem State University, who assisted with the 2023 MLK Oratorical Contest.
MLK event focuses on prayer, planning, equity and service
The Davidson County Democratic Party hosted the second (virtual due to COVID) annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coffee & Tea Unity Prayer on Monday, January 17.
Groups host MLK events virtual and in person
Davidson County groups organizing MLK events have faced unique challenges the past two years in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, one of America’s most renowned civil rights leaders.