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GODFREY – 91ÌÒÉ« welcomed a standing-room-only crowd Thursday, Jan. 25, at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Alton Boys and Girls Club Director Al Womack, who also serves on the Alton Board of Education and is active in several other civic organizations, delivered a powerful address to 91ÌÒÉ« team members and students, as well as other area leaders and members of the public, on the importance of equity and diversity in education.

The event included presentations by 91ÌÒÉ« students, music by The Blancas, led by 91ÌÒÉ« Music Instructor Brenda Lancaster, and refreshments.

The MLK Commemoration is held annually in the lead-up to Black History Month.

For more information on 91ÌÒÉ«’s continuing efforts in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, contact Director Mya Lawrence at mylawrence@lc.edu.

For information on 91ÌÒÉ«’s upcoming Black History Month events, contact Student Activities Coordinator Jared Hennings at jhenning@lc.edu.