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Honoring the Life of An Icon
Special programs and events this week honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, civil rights icon and local leader of the 1963 Birmingham Movement.
The Outcast Voters League and the Birmingham Metro Branch NAACP are hosting several events to celebrate the birthday and contributions of civil rights icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth March 18-22, including an awards ceremony with an appearance by actor Richard Roundtree.
The theme for this year’s observance is “Fighting Breast Cancer Like Fred Shuttlesworth Fought Segregation.” Roundtree, an advocate for civil rights and human rights, is a breast cancer survivor, having been diagnosed in 1993. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 2,360 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2014 and that about 430 men will die from the disease.
“We are pleased that Mr. Roundtree is coming to Birmingham for this commemoration of the birthday of man led by God to bring change to our city,” said Frank Matthews, founder of the Outcast Voters League. “Mr. Roundtree’s speech during the Flame Awards Dinner will be the highlight of the week.”
Admission is free to the dinner, set for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Boutwell Auditorium in downtown Birmingham. However, reservations must be made through Matthews at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Upcoming Event: 4th Annual Birmingham Fashion Week
Birmingham Fashion Week 2014 (BFW) announces its full runway schedule to be held April 19 - 26 under the tents in Pepper Place, Birmingham, AL. Premiere established and emerging fashion designers will showcase their designs over 5 night of runway shows.
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