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GALLERY: MLK Jr. Day at Delaware State University

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester encouraged the audience to vote and participate in the census during her address at the Martin Luther King Jr. program at Delaware State University.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester encouraged the audience to vote and participate in the census during her address at the Martin Luther King Jr. program at Delaware State University.
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Towne Point Elementary School Choir sang a song about love and sharing the world with one another Jan. 20.
Towne Point Elementary School Choir sang a song about love and sharing the world with one another Jan. 20.
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Sen. Chris Coons borrowed words from the Towne Point Elementary choir's song, saying: "We have so much more work to do together in this world, which we share."
Sen. Chris Coons borrowed words from the Towne Point Elementary choir's song, saying: "We have so much more work to do together in this world, which we share."
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The Sankofa African Dance Company performed at the beginning of the ceremony Jan. 20.
The Sankofa African Dance Company performed at the beginning of the ceremony Jan. 20.
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Sen. Tom Carper listed a few prominent Martin Luther King Jr. quotes, such as: "The arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice."
Sen. Tom Carper listed a few prominent Martin Luther King Jr. quotes, such as: "The arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice."
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Delaware State University Choir sang the national anthem while the Dover Air Force Base color guard presented the colors at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Program Jan. 20.
Delaware State University Choir sang the national anthem while the Dover Air Force Base color guard presented the colors at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Program Jan. 20.
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Michael D. Brown, artistic director of the Inner City Cultural League, emceed the program at Delaware State University.
Michael D. Brown, artistic director of the Inner City Cultural League, emceed the program at Delaware State University.
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Crystal Thompkins directed the Towne Point Elementary School Choir.
Crystal Thompkins directed the Towne Point Elementary School Choir.
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The student choir from Towne Point Elementary sang for the audience that filled the theater at Delaware State University Jan. 20.
The student choir from Towne Point Elementary sang for the audience that filled the theater at Delaware State University Jan. 20.
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The Sankofa Trio Dancers performed during the program at Delaware State University.
The Sankofa Trio Dancers performed during the program at Delaware State University.
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The Honorable William L. Chapman, retired Family Court judge, was the keynote speaker.
The Honorable William L. Chapman, retired Family Court judge, was the keynote speaker.
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Delaware State University Choir performed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Delaware State University Choir performed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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More scenes from the Sankofa Trio performance
More scenes from the Sankofa Trio performance
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Gov. John Carney and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long
Gov. John Carney and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long
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Chapman, like a few other speakers, commended the historic Jan. 3 appointment of Tamika Montgomery-Reeves as Delaware's first African American Supreme Court Justice. There have only been three women judges in the state’s history. “Dr. King would say that is not enough,” Chapman said.
Chapman, like a few other speakers, commended the historic Jan. 3 appointment of Tamika Montgomery-Reeves as Delaware's first African American Supreme Court Justice. There have only been three women judges in the state’s history. “Dr. King would say that is not enough,” Chapman said.
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