SCLC Tuscaloosa to Host Black Men at the Park
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Tuscaloosa Chapter, will host “Black Men at the Park.” The event will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaulton Park, 2929 Pine Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401.
The event is part of the chapter’s continued effort to build on the legacy of Unity Day, a flagship program that recognizes the Civil Rights Movement's historical contributions and its impact on the ongoing pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice.
SCLC Tuscaloosa Chapter President, James Williams, said, “Unity Day is our flagship program, raising awareness of the Civil Rights Movement's historical contributions to the American fabric toward freedom. We could not celebrate those hard-fought wins or continue good trouble without our community.”
Organizers said they are excited to continue the legacy of Unity Day by hosting a Black Men in the Park event that encourages men and boys in the community.
The gathering at the “park is to show our men and boys we are here for them and talk about who we are and what we will leave our boys for the future. We want them there,” said Williams.
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