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Around Amherst: Annual MLK breakfast off, but fundraising carries on

Around Amherst: Annual MLK breakfast off, but fundraising carries on
By SCOTT MERZBACH
AMHERST A breakfast to commemorate the life of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held annually since 1984 and serving as a fundraiser for scholarships for high school seniors showing a passion for social justice, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But the MLK Jr. Committee of Amherst, with the assistance of Amherst Media, will broadcast excerpts from past breakfasts Saturday, including guest speakers who have talked about King’s life and inspiration, youth musical performances and songs from the Amherst Area Gospel Choir.
Vira Douangmany Cage, a member of Amherst Media’s board, said staff members at the nonprofit are working to put together the program, with plans to have some newly recorded comments. ....

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MLK Day events going virtual in Amherst, Northampton

MLK Day events going virtual in Amherst, Northampton
Members of the Amherst Regional High School Jazz Ensemble play “Blues by Five” by Red Garland during the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast held at the middle school on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. From left are sophomore Rebekah Hong, senior Max Vanderleeden and juniors Saliim Saulsberry and Junior Rodriguez. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 1/13/2021 11:53:21 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy will be celebrated in a day-long virtual gathering in Northampton, while Amherst is adjusting its usual in-person breakfast and scholarship award ceremony to a format that also promotes health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. ....

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