Stronger Together Oxford

Community Reading of Letter from Birmingham Jail
January 13
5PM-6PM
@ Square Books

"Letter from Birmingham Jail" community reading is a powerful and moving experience.
In 2017, Square Books honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a community reading of "Letter from Birmingham Jail." The letter, composed while King was in jail on April 16, 1963, came as a forceful theological and humane response to a group of Alabama clergy members who had openly criticized King for a perceived impatience during a crucial early period of the Civil Rights Movement.

For the reading, more than thirty community members read a paragraph from the letter. It was a moving and unifying reading resulting in a sense of empowerment and solidarity. All in attendance were inspired, creating the annual event.

Let's recognize that the holiday celebrating the life of MLK is not only a time to reflect on the past, but a time to examine on our lives today as well as plan for the better future he envisioned.

To participate in this community reading event, follow this link:
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