A ceremony to rename Union Street after Civil Rights activist Bernard LaFayette, Jr. will be held today at 4:30 p.m.Â
A native of Tampa, FL, LaFayette later went on to become active in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to organize demonstrations in Selma.Â
See below for the program to be held at the Corner of First and Union Street:Â
Rev. Culliver-Opening Prayer and Welcome
Atty. Ainka Jackson-Occasion
Dr. Verdell Lett Dawson-History
Greetings: Mayor James Perkins, Judge Jimmy Nunn, Councilpersons Warren Billy Young, Jannie Thomas, and Sam Randolph
Community Reflections:
Foot Soldiers-Charles Mauldin and Kirk Carrington
Margaret Moore Family Representative
Faya Rose Toure
Azali Fortier
Acknowledgements - Atty. Jackson
Closing Remarks - Dr. Lafayette
Closing Prayer
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