The Second Annual MLK Jr. Beloved Community Outreach Day and a Black History Month Program were held on Feb. 19 at Christian Care Ministries in Opelika.
Coordinators of the event were Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Commnity Outreach Fellowship Group.
Camaria and Bella Gray, along with Chahmya Holloway and members of the Samford Commnity youth group performed praise dances. A poem by A’miyah Gray was read.
Morton, Dr. Herbert Demark, Evangelist Debra Lowe and Queen E. Jackson Selma Freedom Fighter and activist were the speakers for the events.
Special guests included the Opelika and Auburn Moms Demand Action group, Opelika Fire Department, Allison Duke and Ward 2 Opelika City Council Member Erica Baker-Norris.
The group received a proclamation from Mayor Gary Fuller for the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Outreach Day to be recognized in the city and community every year on the third Saturday of February.