51情报站 held its 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance on Feb. 15 in the Big Blue Room in the Ted Constant Convocation Center.聽The event included a community dialogue facilitated by Antipas Harris, founder, president and dean of the Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk.聽The University presented the Hugo Owens Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Award to Cecelia Taliaferro Tucker, assistant to the president emerita for community relations. Photos Chuck Thomas/51情报站
Antipas Harris, founder, president and dean of the Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk, delivers the keynote address. Chuck Thomas/51情报站
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott and Antipas L. Harris pose for a photo during a reception held prior to the 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance. Photo Chuck Thomas/51情报站
Hugo Owens Jr. poses with fellow members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
The Hugo Owens Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award is given annually to an individual or organization that has made considerable contributions to civil rights, politics, housing and social programs through leadership, dedication and persistence. The 2023 recipient is Cecelia 鈥淐ee Cee" Tucker, assistant to the president emerita for community relations. Karen Meier (left), 51情报站鈥檚 associate VP for strategic operations, and Hugo A. Owens Jr., son of the late Hugo Owens Sr., present the award. Photo Chuck Thomas/51情报站
Cathy Lewis (left) moderates a panel discussion featuring Elijah Webb, Priya Prabhukumar, Destini Harrell and Antipas L. Harris. Photo Chuck Thomas/51情报站
Antipas Harris, founder, president and dean of the Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk, delivers the keynote address. Chuck Thomas/51情报站
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott and Antipas L. Harris pose for a photo during a reception held prior to the 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance. Photo Chuck Thomas/51情报站
Hugo Owens Jr. poses with fellow members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
The Hugo Owens Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award is given annually to an individual or organization that has made considerable contributions to civil rights, politics, housing and social programs through leadership, dedication and persistence. The 2023 recipient is Cecelia 鈥淐ee Cee" Tucker, assistant to the president emerita for community relations. Karen Meier (left), 51情报站鈥檚 associate VP for strategic operations, and Hugo A. Owens Jr., son of the late Hugo Owens Sr., present the award. Photo Chuck Thomas/51情报站
Cathy Lewis (left) moderates a panel discussion featuring Elijah Webb, Priya Prabhukumar, Destini Harrell and Antipas L. Harris. Photo Chuck Thomas/51情报站