Celebrating the life, vision, and impact of Martin Luther King Jr.

Student News | Friday, February 6, 2026

Saxophonist Anthony Saxson set the tone at the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 4 in the Center for Workforce Development (WD). Pastor Michael Young of the City of Grace Church delivered the keynote, and the program also honored outstanding students and employees with awards.

Above: Saxophonist Anthony Saxson set the tone at the 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 4 in the Center for Workforce Development (WD). Pastor Michael Young of the City of Grace Church delivered the keynote address. Watch the full celebration.

During the event, the following awards were presented to honor outstanding students and employees:

Napoleon Bell Sr. Award
Languages and Communication Chairperson Tara Narcross
Languages and Communication Director Flo Plagenz
Student Hans Cadejuste

Barbara Smith Allen Visionary Dreamer Award
English Professor Robyn Lyons Robinson

George Floyd Memorial Scholarship (for students)
Shadibi Abdille
Mariam Maxamad
Dashana Patterson

Darius Torrence Visionary Dreamer Award (for students)
Lucky Goodman

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