Community Honors Dr. King's Legacy and Combats Gun Violence
Jan 18, 2025 Sat
People gathered to support ways to reduce gun violence and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Saturday event in Birmingham.The Community Affairs Committee (CAC) organized both a gun buyback event and a community walk at New Hope Baptist Church on Cleburne Avenue.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, January 18Location: New Hope Baptist Church, Cleburne Avenue, BirminghamOrganizers: Community Affairs CommitteeActivities: Gun buyback and community walkSpecial Guests: Jefferson County Sheriff Mark PettwayEligibility: Open to community members with unwanted firearmsContextMembers of the committee emphasized that the purpose of the walk was to implement a safety initiative supporting people in reducing gun violence, not impede gun ownership rights. The event's timing coincided with efforts to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of nonviolence and community service.Community ImpactThe dual focus on violence reduction and commemorating Dr. King's legacy reflects the Birmingham CAC's commitment to addressing public safety while honoring civil rights history. Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's attendance also demonstrated local law enforcement support for the community-led initiative.
