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Spartanburg residents asked to show kindness to others

Residents should think about ways they can show kindness to others. All day Friday, Jan. 12, residents are encouraged to show kindness to each other in hopes it spreads and helps to create a more inclusive community.

The act of kindness comes from King’s message of showing kindness to others.

Unity walk to bring together communities

Come together with others in the community to show unity and honor King in a short walk around downtown.

The Walk as One is a highlight of the King events in Spartanburg. The walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, 151 Ribault

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Refreshments and more activities will follow.

Program focuses on the teachings of King

A celebration of King’s teachings and fight for equality is the focus of a discussion at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, located at the District 7 Fine Arts Center, 2250 E. Main St. Spartanburg.

Attendees will come together and reflect on King’s teachings and promote equality, justice, and unity.

The Spartanburg County Baptist Association is sponsoring the event.

The event is sponsored by the Spartanburg County Baptist Association.

Volunteer to help those in need

Volunteer helping others during a day of service sponsored by the United Way of the Piedmont.

A kick-off breakfast is at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Dr. TK Gregg Community Center at 650 Howard St.

Activities include laying out new growing beds to prepare for spring plantings at Ruth’s Gleanings Northside Community Garden, cleaning up spaces in the Highland and Little Africa communities and more areas.

Joanna Johnson covers community news for the Herald-Journal. Reach her via email at jjohnson@shj.com.

A “Walk as One” event was held in downtown Spartanburg on Jan. 14, 2023. The event as part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration Week in Spartanburg.