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January 18, 2011

A day to celebrate, remember

jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Only a handful of people in the room ever met the man being honored. The older adults recalled the speeches he made; the children only know what history has written. But Monday they all gathered to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of a better world for all people...

Jill Bock
Community leaders attending the 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Monday at the Sikeston Clinton Building join in singing "We Shall Overcome." The event included a speech by Alfred Harris along with a poetry recitation, praise dance and speeches by Sikeston City Council candidates. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)
Community leaders attending the 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Monday at the Sikeston Clinton Building join in singing "We Shall Overcome." The event included a speech by Alfred Harris along with a poetry recitation, praise dance and speeches by Sikeston City Council candidates. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)

Change begins 'one heart at a time'

jillb@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- Only a handful of people in the room ever met the man being honored. The older adults recalled the speeches he made; the children only know what history has written. But Monday they all gathered to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of a better world for all people.

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