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Sunday, Jan. 20

“Take Back the Dream” 

2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

Allen Temple Baptist Church 

8501 International Blvd., Oakland 

A celebration of Martin Luther King’s message of nonviolence and reconciliation featuring Rev. James Lawson, senior advisor to King, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, with music by Jose Luis Orzco, Linda Hirschhorn and more. 654-6966 

Monday, Jan. 21

“Embracing the Dream” 

5 p.m. entertainment; soul food dinner at 7:15 p.m. 

Lake Merritt United Methodist Church 

First Avenue and Lakeshore Blvd., Oakland 

A benefit for the People Living with HIV Committee 

763-9711 

Martin Luther King, Jr.  

Celebration 

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church  

1188 12th St. 

The University of Creation Spirituality hosts its fourth annual celebration bringing the community together to remember and further Dr. King’s struggle for a more humane world. Donations welcomed. 83504827 x31, www.creationspirituality.com 

Peace by Peace 

9 - 10 a.m. 

Crosscountry walkers for peace will gather at the peace walk in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, then head south on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way on the first leg of their cross-country journey for peace. 

http: www.peacebypeace.com