Fani T. Willis to Inspire Change at Big Bethel AME Church’s Martin Luther King Sunday Service

District Attorney Fani T. Willis of Fulton County is set to deliver an inspiring address at the historic Big Bethel AME Church’s Martin Luther King Sunday service on January 14, 2024, at 10 am in downtown Atlanta, GA. The theme for this year’s Martin Luther King Day celebration, adopted by Big Bethel AME Church, is “It Starts With Me: Shifting The Cultural Climate Through The Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence,” as designated by the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change.

Carla Morrison, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday Chairperson at Big Bethel AME Church, expressed enthusiasm about having Ms. Willis as the guest speaker, stating, “As a member of the History & Heritage ministry and the Chairperson for MLK Sunday, I thought this would be a great opportunity to highlight our new age women civil rights leaders by having District Attorney Fani Willis as our guest speaker.”

Big Bethel AME Church, led by Pastor John Foster, Ph. D., has a rich history as a haven for political and civil rights leaders to express their thoughts freely. Richard Marion, President of the History & Heritage Ministry at the church, anticipated the impactful message expected from DA Willis, saying, “We look forward to receiving a good and uplifting message from DA Willis.”

Fani T. Willis holds the position of District Attorney for Fulton County, Georgia, overseeing the state’s largest county with a population exceeding one million. She is the first woman to serve in this position, leading an office of nearly 390 public servants, including approximately 150 prosecutors and 90 sworn criminal investigators.

Willis has been in office since January 1, 2021. She secured her position by unseating a longtime incumbent. Her campaign centered on a dual commitment: safeguarding Fulton’s neighborhoods, reforming the criminal justice system to prioritize fairness and transparency, and focusing on transforming lives rather than mere retribution. Willis pledged to restore integrity and effectiveness to the office, a promise she’s fulfilling by assembling a new team of experienced trial lawyers and civic leaders dedicated to elevating the Fulton County District Attorney’s office to premier status in the Southeast and among the nation’s top local prosecutor’s offices.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday at Big Bethel AME Church holds special significance as the congregation continues to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., paying tribute to the influential civil rights leader while uplifting the name of Jesus Christ during this dedicated service.