In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, several annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events will go virtual for 2021. Here’s a look at events happening in metro Detroit.
2021 MLK Keynote Speaker - Yamiche Alcindor, PBS White House correspondent: Virtual keynote message “Let The People Speak: No Justice No Peace, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, in partnership with Eastern Michigan University, 1-2:30 p.m. Mon., Click here to register.
The First Rainbow Coalition Virtual Film Screening: The film examines the legacy of the Rainbow Coalition, a groundbreaking multi-ethnic coalition that rocked 1960s Chicago. Presented by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. 10-30-11:30 a.m. Mon. Click here to register. Free.
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This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Superior homeless shelter Harbor House homeless ministry.
January 13, 2021
th anniversary of the Superior homeless shelter Harbor House homeless ministry.
Harbor House homeless ministry in Superior has been a part of the community for the past two decades, welcoming, housing, and working with homeless women and families throughout Douglas County.
“If you can imagine, a mom with her kids and trying to carry out all their belongings on a bus go and find shelter, blessedly CHUM has been there but we really needed something for Douglas County residents,” said Rev. Barb Certa-Werner, the founder of Harbor House Crisis Shelters.
Robert C. Jones
Robert Cecil “Bob” Jones, 86, of Burlington, Vt., passed away at home of natural causes on January 13, 2021.
Often considered the dean of northern New England railroad history, Bob, a graduate of the University of Vermont and Saint Michael’s College, authored, coauthored or edited 24 railroad books. They included the three-volume, award-winning
Railroads of Vermont; the seven-volume
The Central Vermont: A Yankee Tradition, Two Feet Between the Rails; and many other books and magazine articles on Maine and Vermont railroad subjects.
Bob’s infectious love of the rails created a ripple effect in the lives of so many. His wife, Janet, worked in passenger service on the Green Mountain and Vermont Railway. Son Jim continues in the family tradition, having produced more than 40 rail-themed video documentaries and five books of his own. Son Marc worked in four departments on the Central Vermont Railway. Happily, Bob l
Rev. Allison Mark is senior pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Torrance, California.
Mariam Mengistie is executive director of missions at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Beverly Mitchell is professor of Historical Theology at Wesley Theological Seminary.
William Moore is executive director of The Eleanor Crook Foundation.
Carol Myers has been a Bread supporter since 1975. In a previous term on Bread’s board, she served as vice chair and on a committee to establish the endowment.
Dawn Pierce is a licensed practical nurse and community advocate.
The Right Rev. Frank Madison Reid, III is the ecumenical officer for the African Methodist Episcopal Church as well as Presiding Prelate of the Third Episcopal District.