Even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream

Friday, January 6th at 5:45

Hosted by Bristol’s YWCA: In recognition of the 60th anniversary of King’s letter from the Birmingham Jail, APEC will hold a letter writing session. Carolyn Koesters will lead participants as they write their own letter about peace and justice to…the editor, to their neighbors, to the future…We hope that some letters will be read at our MLK Celebration.

Thursday, January 12:

speaker Dr. William Turner, author of The Harlan Renaissance
Gathering at 5:30, program at 6:00pm  at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 124 East Main St, Abingdon VA

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Saturday, January 14:

March and Celebration

Gathering at 1:00, Charles Wesley United Methodist Church, 322 East Main St., Abingdon VA
March begins at 1:30
Celebration at Abingdon United Methodist Church, 101 East Main St. at 2:00

Appalachian Peace Education Center P.O. Box 1831
Abingdon, Virginia 24212

BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC MUSEUM

The Smithsonian-affiliated Birthplace of Country Music Museum is hosting several programs in January that explore Black history and stories. All of these programs are free and open to the public.

Info about the Smithsonian Channel film screenings

The link is: https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/main-events/.

Tuesday, January 10, 7:00pm, in-person and via Zoom

Speaker – Author Kristina Gaddy, a special focus on the history of the banjo in Virginia and the resurgence of Black banjo players in American music today. Kristina’s talk will be followed by a book signing for her book Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo’s Hidden History.

Seizing Justice: The Greensboro 4, Tuesday, January 17, 11:00am and 3:00pm, length: 47
minutes

Two screenings of the Smithsonian Channel documentary focused on the story of
four Black college students and their non-violent sit-in at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Black Wings, Wednesday, January 18, 11:00am and 3:00pm, length: 51 minutes

Two screenings of the Smithsonian Channel documentary focused on the story of Black pioneers in aviation

The Green Book Guide to Freedom, Thursday, January 19, 6:30pm, length: 51 minutes —

Screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary about how the Negro Motorist Green Book helped Black travelers to navigate the roads of a segregated nation. This screening will be followed by a discussion about the film and regional Green Book sites. (Discussion and local guests discussing Bristol Greenbook locations)

Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier, Saturday, January 21, 11:00am and 3:00pm,length: 57 minutes

Two screenings of the Smithsonian Channel’s documentary focused on
the story of Black astronauts and engineers at the crossroads of the Civil Rights movement and the Space Race

Contact: Dr. Rene Rodgers rrodgers@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org

River’s Way
Week of January 16 (TBD)

River’s Way MLK Walk

Contact: Tom Hanlon tom@riversway.org

JANUARY 11 WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M.

WORSHIP SERVICE AT ST. PAUL AME CHURCH
SPONSORED BY THE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OF JOHNSON CITY
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JANUARY 14 SATURDAY 8:30 A.M.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PRAYER BREAKFAST
AT WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CARVER RECREATION CENTER (JOHNSONCITYTN.ORG)

JANUARY 16 MONDAY ENTIRE DAY

LITERARY/PERFORMING ARTS,
BLOOD DRIVE AND COMMUNITY DINNER
AT CARVER PARK RECREATIONAL CENTER
CARVER RECREATION CENTER (JOHNSONCITYTN.ORG)

JANUARY 19 THURSDAY 6:30 P.M.

SEEKERS BOOK CLUB – HOW THE WORD IS PASSED BY CLINT SMITH
AT THE LANGSTON CENTER
LANGSTON CENTRE (JOHNSONCITYTN.ORG)

JANUARY 21-23 6:00 P.M.

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT AT THE MCKINNEY CENTRE
HOME – MCKINNEY CENTER – JONESBOROUGH TENNESSEE

JANUARY 26 THURSDAY 6:30 P.M.

MOVIE AND DISCUSSION -“TOWER ROAD BUS”
AT THE LANGSTON CENTER
LANGSTON CENTRE (JOHNSONCITYTN.ORG)

JANUARY 28 SATURDAY 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M.

COMMUNITY BUILDING ROUNDTABLE
AT JUBILEE WORLD OUTREACH CHURCH
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Friday, January 13

Speaker – Dr. William Turner, Sociologist and Researcher on African-American communities in Appalachia and Author of “Blacks in Appalachia” and most recently “The Harlan Renaissance”

• 9:15 am – King University Memorial Chapel
• 7:00 pm – Lee Street Baptist Church

Contact: Dr. Martin Dotterweich King Institute for Faith and Culture mhdotter@king.edu

Monday, January 16

MLK Convocation 2023: House Music with Dr. Jerry Jones

Thursday, January 19

Friday, January 20

Monday, January 16

On January 16^th is the MLK Day Celebration from 11 am – 1 pm in the King Community Center Gymnasium. There will be free food and a concert featuring Chuck Starr (see link) https://youtu.be/ZyP16n7FkrU and the honorable Reverend Sharon Bowers as our keynote & guest speaker.  The theme of the event is titled the “Dream in Action”.

Pastor Dale Wright from Judah Church in Bristol, TN will provide us our invocation. To RSVP call (276) 964-7825 or use this link: RSVP MLK DAY.

Friday, January 13

MLK YOUTH BINGO 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, Riverview Community Room, Wheatley St. Entrance, Kingsport.

For more information, contact
Johnnie Mae Swagerty (423) 429-7553.

Saturday, January 14

MLK Senior Bingo ∙ 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, Riverview Community Room, Wheatley St. Entrance, Kingsport.

Please bring a door prize. For more information, Please contact Johnnie Mae Swagerty (423) 429-7553.

Monday, January 16

23rd Annual MLK Day Parade ∙ 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Begins at Center and E. Sevier Streets in Kingsport. Presented by TN/VA Fellowship Against Racism (TVFAR).

For more information, contact Bishop Ronnie Collins (423) 956-0675 or rcollins.j316@gmail.com

MLK Luncheon  1 p.m.

at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, Riverview Community Room, Wheatley St. Entrance, Kingsport.

Presented by New Vision Youth & South Central KCDI. Sponsored by Kingsport Chamber.

Contact Johnnie Mae Swagerty (423) 429-7553.

Saturday, January 28
MLK Fish Fry ∙ 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, Riverview Community Room, Wheatley St. Entrance, Kingsport.

Sponsored by New Vision Youth & South Central KCDI.

For more information, contact Johnnie Mae Swagerty (423) 429-7553.