Barkley in Birmingham to urge vaccinations: ‘This thing is for real’

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Barkley in Birmingham to urge vaccinations: ‘This thing is for real’

The Birmingham Times Basketball legend Charles Barkley headlined a COVID-19 vaccination drive Saturday afternoon that drew dozens of people to Birmingham’s Legion Field. Barkley, who has been outspoken in his support of the vaccine, spent nearly two hours signing autographs, taking selfies with fans, and urging people to get the shot. “It’s about people getting vaccinated. It’s the […]

Source: The Birmingham Times

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