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19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon

Ben Matthews
Monday, January 20, 2020

The 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. humanitarian luncheon benefit was held Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. The luncheon hosted featured speaker Rev. Charles Norris and garnered donations for local humanitarian relief groups.

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    A painting of Martin Luther King Jr. stands near the stage as Rev. Charles Morris delivers a speech during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit in this in-camera double exposure captured Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    St.. James AME Church music director Ramona Bailey and church member Peighton Robinson sing the national anthem during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Ariyona Jones, 12, serves bread at the end of a serving table during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    PORCH executive director Julian Watkins speaks about the importance of providing a better community for young people during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. "These young people deserve a better community," Watkins said. "... regardless of where you grow up or where you come from." (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    PORCH executive director Julian Watkins speaks during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    St. James AME music director Ramona Bailey leads, from left, Madison Edenfield, Willliam Roller, Daniel Roller, Delante Bailey and Andrew Bailey in a paise dance during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Debra Mitchell-Braxton speaks during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Rev. Renita Green of St. James AME poses for a photo with the "Kids in the Kitchen" during the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon benefit Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)