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Community members, politicians honored at MLK banquet

Lower Sussex County NAACP Youth Council 2719 members were celebrated at the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County Inc. banquet. Shown are (l-r) Christian Davis, Jakeem Davis, La'Bryan Neal, Montez McNair Jr., Le'Andria Sunkett, Lynaire Church, Jada White and Jurnee White. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
January 15, 2024

The 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County Inc. banquet was held at the CHEER Center in Georgetown Jan. 13, when attendees feasted and praised the work of the community.

 

Sunshine Circle Club President Bernice Edwards, sitting, is surrounded by her friends (l-r) former Rep. Ruth Briggs King, Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, and Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton.
Sharing a moment are (l-r) Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, former Rep. Ruth Briggs King and Diaz Bonville.
Doris Person shares a photo with Waynne Paskins.
Jackie Briscoe and her husband Manchester await the speakers.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County Inc. member Hattie Bull introduces the emcee, the Rev. Tesha Miller.
The Rev. Tesha Miller acted as mistress of ceremonies.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County Inc. President Clem Jordan welcomes attendees to the dinner.
Bryan C. Clark entertains during the evening.
Annie Janette Bailey sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
The Rev. C. Claudia Waters of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Slaughter Neck sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with Rev. Gary Meekins.
Jackie Briscoe sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Sarah Gilmour sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Mona Brittingham, right, sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with Amiaya Brittingham.
Former Rep. Ruth Briggs King and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County Inc. member Bernice Edwards speaks to attendees and recognizes special guests.
Former Cape counselor Norm Moore and his wife Judy enjoy the evening.
Waynne Paskins introduces the keynote speaker.
State Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton, speaks about growing up in Sussex County.
Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton, receives recognition from MLK committee member Sarah Smith.
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, thanks the MLK committee for honoring him.
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf receives a recognition from MLK committee member Sarah Smith.
Former Rep. Ruth Briggs King receives a recognition from MLK committee member Sarah Smith.
Former Rep. Ruth Briggs King thanks attendees for her recognition.
The Rev. George Edwards gives the closing prayer.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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