Al Sharpton to speak at Birmingham high school's unity breakfast

The Rev. Al Sharpton will serve as the keynote speaker of Wenonah High School's 14th annual Unity Breakfast set for Friday

Sharpton, a Civil Rights activist, will speak on this year's theme: "Facing the Future and Cherishing the Milestones." The breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.

The event, spearheaded by Wenonah High School Principal Regina Carr-Hope and other staff, is held every year during Black History Month. It attracts hundreds of attendees.

The breakfast will feature a culinary breakfast prepared by the award-winning Wenonah High School Culinary Arts Team, according to the city of Birmingham. Wenonah High School Choir and Fine Arts team and others will perform and pay tribute to the life and legacies of Civil Rights activists.

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