There are several events in Cabarrus County celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the focus is, of course, on virtual events, although there is one drive-thru event.
The MLK Day celebrations in Concord and Cabarrus County are listed on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concord – Cabarrus Facebook page. Read more about the organization on mlkccnc.org.
Read on to learn what’s happening in Cabarrus County, as well as a big list of MLK Day events across the Charlotte region.
Reflections on Civil Rights Part 1
Reflections on Civil Rights Part 1
Friday, January 15th, 2021
6:30 p.m.
Free
Registration required
The Black Political Caucus of Cabarrus County Presents: Reflections on Civil Rights. A social justice narrative & panel discussion in two parts:
Part 1: The Lexicon of Social Justice.
Panelists for Part 1: Ella Small, Chuck Collier & Amos McClorey
Drive-Thru Day of Service and Free Fish Fry
A Day of Service on the Campus of Barber-Scotia College – Stuff the Bus Food Collection & Fish Fry
Saturday, January 16th, 2021
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
145 Cabarrus Avenue W., Concord
Free
We are inviting the public to donate non-perishable food items. The items will be donated to the Cooperative Christian Ministry of Cabarrus County. Committee partners will be on hand to receive your donations and to provide you with a plate. This will be drive thru event. Sponsored by Bethel Baptist Ministries, Barber-Scotia College, Logan Community Association and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Reflections on Civil Rights Part 2
Reflections on Civil Rights Part 2
Monday, January 18th, 2021
3 p.m.
Free
Registration required
The Black Political Caucus of Cabarrus County Presents: Reflections on Civil Rights. A social justice narrative & panel discussion in two parts:
Join us on January 18, 2021 at 3PM for
Part 2. The Legacy of Social Justice.
Panelists for Part 2: Chance Barringer, Layla Saliba, Jaymond Bryant-Herron & River Lewis
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MLK Day Events in the Charlotte area
Check our list of ideas for ways to celebrate MLK Day in the Charlotte area. Or read on for a list of events, as they're added.Saturday, January 9, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Monday, January 18, 2021
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April Boone says
Good Evening
I would like more information on the Black Caucus of Cabarrus County.
Jody Mace says
Find more info on their website: https://www.bpcccnc.org/