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Black Men's Gathering at the Center before the Rally |
MC Mary Lou McLaughlin welcomes everyone |
The crowd was one of the largest we've had in 12 years |
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The invocation, a
Hindu Chant given by Suchitra Puthanpurayil |
Vocal artist Natalie Randall brought down the house! |
Springfield School Dist 186 Superintendent Dr. Walter Milton Jr. gave an inspiring keynote address |
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Saxophonist
Kenneth Humble |
African Drumming led by
Roosevelt Pratt |
Jim Johnston presents an award to an aspiring artist |
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4th grade winners from Matheney School read their pieces |
Curtis Penfold from Alburn HSreads his piece. He's a four time award winner for his art & writing! |
The art pieces on display |
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Dr. Milton with the art & writing award winners |
Philipino Cultural Dancers at the ice cream social following the rally |
The Kuumba Dancers didn't let a little rain bother them! |
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Mel of the BMG & from KC entertains the kids with his ballons |
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