Honor MLK Day Local happenings + a new show debut |
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The State of Civil Rights in Maine, panel discussion9:30 to 10:45 a.m.Free onlineFeaturing Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador Maulian Dana of Indian Island, State Representative Richard Evans of Dover-Foxcroft, educator and consultant David Patrick and State Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland. Dana and Talbot Ross co-chair Maine’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations. Co-hosted by NAACP Greater Bangor Area and University of Maine. Watch here: youtu.be/Db044z17JA0 |
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Reading of "Remaining Awake through a Revolution"12:15 p.m.Free onlineOriginally delivered on March 31, 1968 at Washington National Cathedral, this sermon is still prophetic over a half-century later, as we continue to struggle with the injustices of racism, war, poverty, and now also climate change and a global pandemic.This event will include a reading of a new poem by Portland’s Poet Laureate Maya Williams commissioned for the occasion. Hosted by Co-hosted by The BTS Center and the Maine Council of Churches. Register here: thebtscenter.org |
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More new shows in the mix Saturdays with DJ KEMIT10 a.m. to noon Producer, songwriter and legendary DJ, KEMIT began his international music career with Arrested Development, working as the DJ and production manager through their heyday. KEMIT continues to collaborate with top artists around the world. A connoisseur of many genres, his monthly jazz show begins Saturday, Feb. 6. Listen online at wjzp.me and see what else is fresh for 2022. Exciting things are happening.... |
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