The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Lecture at Hope College featured Xernona Clayton, a nationally renowned activist, television personality, CEO and philanthropist, presented the address “MLK: A Legacy of Love, Faith, Commitment and Sacrifice,” on Monday, Jan. 20.

  • Houston Patton performs on saxophone with the Gospel Choir
  • Gospel Choir C.J. Kingdom-Grier sings
  • The Gospel Choir performs
  • Audience members enjoy the performance of the Gospel Choir
  • The Gospel Choir performs
  • The Gospel Choir performs
  • President Matthew Scogin welcomes the audience
  • Vanessa Greene is thanked for her work on the program
  • Greetings are brought by Nadira Osman, representing Herman Miller
  • The Gospel Choir performs
  • The Gospel Choir performs
  • "Life Every Voice and Sing" is sung during the event
  • Brenda Indekwe, class of 2021, performs an Amaraba Dance
  • Audience members enjoy the performance of the Gospel Choir
  • Audience members enjoy the performance of the Gospel Choir
  • Amari Brown, class of 2021, introduces the speaker
  • Keynote Speaker Xernona Clayton takes the stage
  • Keynote Speaker Xernona Clayton speaks
  • Keynote Speaker Xernona Clayton speaks
  • Keynote Speaker Xernona Clayton addresses the crowd
  • President Matthew Scogin hugs Xernona Clayton after she speaks
  • Vanessa Greene provides closing remarks
  • Students attend a reception and book signing following the event
  • Keynote Speaker Xernona Clayton autographs her autobiography
  • Students attend a reception and book signing following the event
  • A woman has her photo taken with Xernona Clayton
  • Students take a selfie with Xernona Clayton

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