Marchers carry a banner that reads “Dream, Believe, Do” as they head to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Marchers gather in a prayer circle before leaving the L.M. Lockhart Center to head to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Marchers carry a banner that reads “Dream, Believe, Do” as they head to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Marchers head to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Marchers head to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Marchers carry a banner that reads “Dream, Believe, Do” as they head to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Marchers head to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
People gather inside Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
People gather inside Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Rev. Constance Saizon, pastor of Hughes United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, welcomes guests to Roberts United Methodist Church for a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
The MLK Community Choir sings a gospel tune at the start of a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
A worship leader sings a gospel tune at the start of a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
A woman sings “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Rev. Curtis Wilson, of Greater Mount Hope Baptist Church, leads a prayer at the start of a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
A man records the MLK Community Choir as it sings during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
A woman sings a gospel tune during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
The MLK Community Choir sings a gospel tune at the start of a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Fred Banks, chairman of the Denham Springs Martin Luther King, Jr., Task Force, speaks about this year’s award winners during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Nora Perkins, right, speaks about his years as a teacher during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Also pictured is Fred Banks, chairman of the Denham Springs Martin Luther King, Jr., Task Force.
Nora Perkins, right, speaks about his years as a teacher during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Also pictured is Fred Banks, chairman of the Denham Springs Martin Luther King, Jr., Task Force.
Hattie B. Johnson, right, speaks about his years as a teacher during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Also pictured is Fred Banks, chairman of the Denham Springs Martin Luther King, Jr., Task Force.
Hattie B. Johnson, right, speaks about his years as a teacher during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Also pictured is Fred Banks, chairman of the Denham Springs Martin Luther King, Jr., Task Force.
Hattie B. Johnson, right, speaks about his years as a teacher during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Also pictured is Fred Banks, chairman of the Denham Springs Martin Luther King, Jr., Task Force.
Church goers give their offering during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
A woman sings a gospel tune during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
A man leads the MLK Community Choir in a gospel tune during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
A woman sings a gospel tune during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Dr. Barbara Carpenter speaks during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Dr. Barbara Carpenter speaks during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Dr. Barbara Carpenter speaks during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Dr. Barbara Carpenter, left, accepts a donation from Fred Banks for her late husband’s scholarship fund during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Pictured are this year’s scholarship recipients who were recognized during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
People gather inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
