Interfaith MLK PrayWalk honors King’s legacy
Several dozen people from multiple faiths walked Saturday from St. Peter Catholic Church at 190 Adams Ave. to the National Civil Rights Museum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Bishop David Talley (second from right) walks Saturday from St. Peter Catholic Church to the National Civil Rights Museum during an Interfaith Prayer Service and Walk. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Rabbi Jeff Dreifus speaks at an Interfaith Prayer Service Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
White Station junior Sam Shiberou (holding a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King) was among the youngsters who spoke at the PrayWalk event Saturday. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Sister Anna Joy and children from St. Paul Catholic School in Whitehaven listen during the PrayWalk that concluded at the National Civil Rights Museum at 450 Mulberry St. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Deacon Justin Mitchell speaks Saturday at an Interfaith Prayer Service and Walk that concluded at the National Civil Rights Museum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
MLK PrayWalk: An Interfaith Prayer Service and Walk of Hope started with a gathering at St. Peter’s Church and concluded on the grounds of the National Civil Rights Museum.
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MLK PrayWalk Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Peter Catholic Church National Civil Rights Museum Jeff Dreifus Nabil Bayakly Bishop David Talley Carmen Mele St. Martin de Porres National Shrine & Institute Christopher Davis Cheryl Obannon Sam ShiberouAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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