Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Show Me Center.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Show Me Center.

Sonia Rucker, assistant to the president for equity and diversity, dean of students, makes opening remarks Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Southeast Missouri State University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

Peyton Mogley, president, Student Government, welcomes guests Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 to Southeast Missouri State University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

Brianna Justine sings the national anthem Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Southeast Missouri State University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Show Me Center.

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, president of Southeast Missouri State University, speaks Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

Jay Wade presents a student showcase Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

Xavier Payne introduces the speaker Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, delivers the keynote address Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Southeast Missouri State University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)

Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, delivers the keynote address Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Southeast Missouri State University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, delivers the keynote address Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Southeast Missouri State University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center.

Hyrum Dickson, left, Logan Perry and Lelani Hughes pose for a photo Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)

Sarah Shaner, left, Christina Ragain and Mary Ellen Lohr pose for a photo Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)

Keara Johnson, left, Tamaja West and Tay Bell pose for a photo Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner at the Show Me Center. (Fred Lynch)