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Across Campus - A Photo Essay

As we continue moving through 2021, Old Dominion University takes a look back on a Martin Luther King Day celebration from 2019. Due to COVID-19, this year's MLK Day events will be virtual. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

Congressman Bobby Scott talks with people in the crowd before the event. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads is welcomed to the stage by Barbara Hamm Lee the event emcee. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

ODU President John R. Broderick shares a laugh with The Honorable Jerrauld “Jay” Jones 89th District, VA House of Delegates. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

ODU Board of Visitor member Yvonne Allmond chats with The Honorable Jerrauld “Jay” Jones 89th District, VA House of Delegates, before the start of the Breakfast. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

Attendees close the ceremony by singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

ODU President John R. Broderick and Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads pose with education award winner Amy Milligan. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

The Honorable Jerrauld “Jay” Jones 89th District, VA House of Delegates, served as the keynote speaker. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

A commemorative photo was taken before the event. Pictured are front row (l-r) Barbara Hamm Lee, Congressman Bobby Scott, Barbara L. Willis, John R. Broderick, Sherry L. Davis, Donovan Stokes, Narketta Sparkman-Key and The Honorable Jerrauld "Jay" Jones. Back Row (l-r) Richard V. Homan, Amy Milligan, John Blanchard, Melvin T. Stith, Gilbert T. Bland, and Cardell C. Patillo Jr. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

Toiya Sosa, Regional Public Affairs and Community Relations GEICO, Urban League of Hampton Roads Board, announces the winner of the Award for Community Service. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

The 2019 Community Leaders’ Award winners are (L-R) Barbara L. Willis, Sara Carroll, Cardell C. Patillo Jr, Amy Milligan, Narketta Sparkman-Key and Donovan Stokes. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

ODU President John R. Broderick and Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads pose with education award winner Narketta Sparkman-Key. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

Jerrauld “Jay” Jones, House of Delegates representative from the 89th District, delivers remarks. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders’ Breakfast

Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads chats with Congressman Bobby Scott. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Congressman Bobby Scott talks with people in the crowd before the event. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads is welcomed to the stage by Barbara Hamm Lee the event emcee. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

ODU President John R. Broderick shares a laugh with The Honorable Jerrauld “Jay” Jones 89th District, VA House of Delegates. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

ODU Board of Visitor member Yvonne Allmond chats with The Honorable Jerrauld “Jay” Jones 89th District, VA House of Delegates, before the start of the Breakfast. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Attendees close the ceremony by singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

ODU President John R. Broderick and Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads pose with education award winner Amy Milligan. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The Honorable Jerrauld “Jay” Jones 89th District, VA House of Delegates, served as the keynote speaker. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A commemorative photo was taken before the event. Pictured are front row (l-r) Barbara Hamm Lee, Congressman Bobby Scott, Barbara L. Willis, John R. Broderick, Sherry L. Davis, Donovan Stokes, Narketta Sparkman-Key and The Honorable Jerrauld "Jay" Jones. Back Row (l-r) Richard V. Homan, Amy Milligan, John Blanchard, Melvin T. Stith, Gilbert T. Bland, and Cardell C. Patillo Jr. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Toiya Sosa, Regional Public Affairs and Community Relations GEICO, Urban League of Hampton Roads Board, announces the winner of the Award for Community Service. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The 2019 Community Leaders’ Award winners are (L-R) Barbara L. Willis, Sara Carroll, Cardell C. Patillo Jr, Amy Milligan, Narketta Sparkman-Key and Donovan Stokes. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

ODU President John R. Broderick and Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads pose with education award winner Narketta Sparkman-Key. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Jerrauld “Jay” Jones, House of Delegates representative from the 89th District, delivers remarks. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Gilbert T. Bland, President and CEO Urban League of Hampton Roads chats with Congressman Bobby Scott. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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