See below for a wide range of events in Birmingham surrounding the birthday observance of The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. (info from City of Birmingham)
Unity Breakfast The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held on Monday, January 16th at the Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL. Doors will open at 7 a.m. Keynote Speaker is Attorney Corey Minor Smith. Tickets are $60/person. For more information email breakfast4unity@gmail.com or call Aaron Carlton 205-585-6463.
King Day Festivities at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th Street North. Free gallery tours and virtual programs. Monday, January 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.bcri.org
MLK Day of Service-United Way Monday, January 16th. Various service projects around Birmingham. For more information visit this link.
SCLC Feed the Homeless at Boutwell Auditorium,1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL. Noon – 4 p.m.
MLK’s Beloved Community 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by the UAB and MLK’s Beloved Community honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event provides an opportunity for UAB students to join forces with Birmingham citizens to empower and strengthen our community through service, moving us closer to Dr. King’s global vision of a “Beloved Community.” givepulse.com
MLK Day Paint Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Family friendly event! Free to the public!
Paint and canvas provided and snacks included. Limited spots! For more information visit this link.
MLK Day of Service at Avondale School sponsored by Hands on Birmingham & YouthServe at 1 p.m. Join Hands on Birmingham and YouthServe for a variety of service projects for youth volunteers ages 13-18 at Avondale Elementary School. Projects will be inside and outside, so wear appropriate layers to accommodate either. Waivers signed by parents or guardians are required for service and will be sent to all attendees prior to the event. Click here for info.
MLK Indoor Track Classic #2 at the Birmingham Metro Crossplex. Events
take place 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. The address is 2340 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35208. Click here for info.
2023 MLK “I Have a Dream” Virtual Race 7 p.m. sponsored by the Moon Joggers. *SIGN UP NOW FOR $17.99 INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR $19.99! This event honors MLK this year with our third annual “I Have A Dream” virtual race 2023. Click here for more info
The Second Annual Give More Love Service Day Workshop, which will be held via Zoom, will be available for free to interested middle school, high school, and college students and educators to help students understand the importance of being a leader and giving back to their communities. The virtual student workshop, with guest speaker Jeremiah Brown, will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Attendance is open to the first 300 high school and college students who register. Each student will receive Seneca Wilson’s E-Book, TURN ON YOUR LIGHT: Finding the Light Within. There will also be several opportunities for free resources and swag. Click here to register.