Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon and Youth Gala

Fred Lynch and Laura Simon

Monday, January 16, 2012

Cape Girardeau events Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The audience sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. (Fred Lynch)
Members of the True Vine Ministries Choir sing Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon. (Fred Lynch)
The Rev. Byron Bonner, pastor of True Vine Ministries, presents the keynote address Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon at the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
Debra Mitchell-Braxton speaks Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon. (Fred Lynch)

Marcia Ritter presents Betty Mosley with the Dr. C. John Ritter Humanitarian Service Award Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon. (Fred Lynch)
Geneva Allen, left, speaks after receiving the Dr. C. John Ritter Humanitarian Service Award from Marcia Ritter Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon. (Fred Lynch)
Marcia Ritter, left, presents Michelle and George Smith with the Dr. C. John Ritter Humanitarian Service Award Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon. (Fred Lynch)
Jhada Griffin, left, Kasarah Chamberlain, center, and Taveon Harris sing "Lean on Me" during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The crowd opens the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala by singing the "Star Spangled Banner" Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

Capria Moore watches as Kim Jones, center, and Chamika Moore record a performance during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Tamekas Whitney, left, Danielle Bingham, center, and Mykesiah Maxwell sing "Lift Every Voice" during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Kyna Smith and Charles Mosley give an oratorical tribute during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The crowd closes out the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala with the singing of "God Bless America" Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Corey and Cherish Moore sing "I Need an Angel" during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The True Vine Ministries youth group put on an everything skit during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Carolyn, left, and Myrah Grishom watch a musical tribute during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Dancers from the Gift of Dance Studio perform during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Dancers from the Gift of Dance Studio perform during the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth gala Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)