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Haverhill’s Calvary Baptist Church presents its Special Drum Major for Justice Award to newly elected Haverhill School Committee member Yonnie Collins during next month’s “Lifting as We Climb” celebration of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Calvary Baptist Church, the oldest African American Church in the Merrimack Valley, also gives its Drum Major for Justice Legacy Award to Lura Smith.
The church says the celebration is open to the public and reflects on King’s legacy “through song, dance, and speech.” It takes place Saturday, Jan. 13, starting at 3 p.m., at the church, 13 Ashland St., Haverhill.
Special musical guest will be Elder Terrence Haynes and Voice of Praise of Springfield, seen on Whitney Houston’s Biopic and Max series “Julia.” Elected officials and local leaders will also be on hand to bring greetings. The celebration is under the direction of Rev. Kenneth M. Young, serving as host pastor.
The church is also seeking sponsors for its scholarship fund program and outreach ministries aimed at feeding the hungry and stocking the food pantry, among other charitable work.