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NewsJanuary 16, 2012

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

Fred Lynch and Laura Simon
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The audience sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The audience sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Members of the True Vine Ministries Choir sing Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Members of the True Vine Ministries Choir sing Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
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 ~ flynch@semissourian.com 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 ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Debra Mitchell-Braxton speaks Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Debra Mitchell-Braxton speaks Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
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 ~ flynch@semissourian.com 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 ~ flynch@semissourian.com
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 ~ flynch@semissourian.com 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 ~ flynch@semissourian.com
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 ~ flynch@semissourian.com 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.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com 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.
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