All are welcome to participate in the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity March
in Kingsland on Monday, January 20th. Photo by Bob Fitch.
in Kingsland on Monday, January 20th. Photo by Bob Fitch.
Join us!
The NAACP Camden County Branch is hosting the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity March & Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025. The unity march will start at 10am at Kingsland Lions Park (583 S. Grove Blvd, Kingsland, GA) and end at First African Missionary Baptist Church (495 N. Lee Street, Kingsland, GA) for a program in the sanctuary. The program in the sanctuary is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am.The keynote speaker is Dr. Mack H. Bullard, Superintendent of Twiggs County Schools.
Everyone in the community is welcome to participate including individuals, families, organizations, and churches. The purpose is to bring the community together in honor of Dr. King’s legacy of civil justice, racial equity, peace, and unity. Let’s create Dr. King’s beloved community here in Camden!
Organizations, churches, or larger groups who wish to participate with a vehicle or float are asked to contact the NAACP branch to RSVP by sending an email to events.naacp5177@gmail.com. This will help us anticipate how many vehicles and participants to expect. Individuals and families who plan to join the march on foot or in golf carts are welcome to attend without giving notice.
Organizations, churches, or larger groups who wish to participate with a vehicle or float are asked to contact the NAACP branch to RSVP by sending an email to events.naacp5177@gmail.com. This will help us anticipate how many vehicles and participants to expect. Individuals and families who plan to join the march on foot or in golf carts are welcome to attend without giving notice.
Organizations participating with a vehicle or float are invited to line up at Kingsland Lions Park at 9:00 am. Marchers on foot are asked to assemble at the park by 9:45 am.
Outstanding local Black-owned businesses will be set up at First African Missionary Baptist Church to offer food and drink for purchase: Robbin's Nest, Leroy's Homestyle BBQ, and Messy Buns - plus Bird Boxx right next door.
The Branch gratefully acknowledges the King Free Foundation for their esteemed legacy of leading and supporting this event.
Follow the event on Facebook.
The Branch gratefully acknowledges the King Free Foundation for their esteemed legacy of leading and supporting this event.
Follow the event on Facebook.
NAACP Camden is also planning a youth pep rally for Saturday, January 18th at the Camden County Rec Center (1050 Wildcat Dr. Kingsland, GA 31548). The theme is “The Future is Bright!” All ages are welcome.
The MLK Jr. Unity March will begin at Kingsland Lions Park, proceeding north on South Grove Boulevard, west on Route 40, and north on Hwy 17/North Lee Street to First African Missionary Baptist Church.
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