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Photos from the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at Lockerman Middle School
County Commissioner Frank Bartz gives remarks about the local government's mission to promote equality in the community.
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Superintendent Derek Simmons speaking about the role of education in the fight against prejudice.
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President of the Lockerman Schools Association William Brown speaking about the organization's efforts to provide scholarships to students from North Caroline High School and Colonel Richardson High School.
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Attendees look on as speakers and performers bring the spirit of MLK Jr. Day to life.
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One of the event's coordinators Wanda Molock thanking the community partners that helped make the celebration possible.
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Event coordinator Janet Fountain keeping the program moving smoothly!
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Folks enjoying the program. The gentleman in black is one of the speakers, Travis Turner Jr.
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Travis Turner Jr. gives opening remarks.
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Former American Idol contestant Ayla Dennis got the room clapping to the beat during her performance.
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The Lockerman Middle School chorus, led by Mr. Leroy Potter on piano.
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Pastor Terrance Nichols gives thanks and prayer.
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A group of students representing Abrams Memorial hold informative signs as Deandra Hawkins performs her self-written poem about the life of MLK Jr.
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Laila Ogletree performs a solo dance.
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Caroline County NAACP President Sherone Lewis talks about the need for continued work toward Martin Luther King's aspirations and provides information on how to get involved with the NAACP.
This collection of photos by Mickey Pullen captures the key moments of the celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. The event took place on the morning of January 20th, 2025 in the cafeteria at Lockerman Middle School in Denton.
