As the nation marks 40 years of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, the King Commission of Mid-Michigan—one of the oldest organizations devoted to King’s legacy—continues to adapt amid civil rights backsliding. With fewer living veterans of the movement, the Commission is shifting its focus toward educating and empowering younger generations, using its nationally prominent King Luncheon and year-round programming to keep Dr. King’s vision of justice and collective action alive.
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Rev. Dr. Zollie D. Bagby Sr. retires after decades of ministry
Rev. Dr. Zollie D. Bagby Sr., longtime pastor of The Village Baptist Church in Baltimore, is retiring at age 85 after more than three decades of ministry and a lifetime of service. Known for his humility, dedication to community, and spiritual leadership, Bagby leaves behind a powerful legacy of faith, family, and outreach.