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CM K » MLK MARCH CEREMONIES A SUCCESS unity I Baldwin Bulletin Thursday, January 24,2019 | B1 A multi-mile march started at Huley Park and ended at Flagg Chapel Baptist Church, where a packed out sermon honored those who have fought for equality in Milledgeville. The march lasted close to an hour, with stops taking place at the Black Heritage Plaza near Allen’s Market and the Peace Memorial outside of the Baldwin County Courthouse. Those who march sang hymns as the route went down Clarke, Wilkinson, McIntosh and Wayne streets. Meanwhile at the church, visitors were given a sermon by Rev. Dr. Leonard Small of Savannah’s Litway Baptist Church, under the theme of “are we there yet?,” in terms of true equality for all races. The leadership of the 100 Black Men of Milledgeville-Baldwin County also paid honor to Southern Christian Leadership Conference president George Hogan, as well as Dora Clemons Collier, who was the first black store clerk hired to work in a business downtown. Other speakers included event organizer Quentin T. Howell, Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Dr. Noris Price and musical selections from the Baldwin Hancock Community Choir. Wil Petty/Staff Dora Clemons Collier (second from left) and SCLC president George Hogan (second from right) were honored by the 100 Black Men of Milledgeville for their work and efforts in improving civil rights throughout Milledgeville and Central Georgia. » MLK DAY CELEBRATION “The time is always right to do what is right.” - Martin Luther King Jr. Walmart iji j Working togetner for hunger relief TOw.iiiBslWltafDEk D ©®m Wil Petty/Staff Former Milledgeville mayor and senator Floyd Griffin speaks to the crowd at the MLK Day celebration held at Huley Park on Monday, Jan. 21. Wil Petty/Staff The MIA Food Bank partnered with the Southern Christian Leadership Committee and others to provide groceries to families in need. Wil Petty/Staff Jermaine Reaves addresses the group of people at Huley Parkas part of the Day of Giving celebration held that afternoon. Wil Petty/Staff The Baldwin-Hancock Community Choir performs a musical selection during the "Are We There Yet?" service held on Martin Luther King Day at Flagg Chapel Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 21.
