The NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted the "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring Rev. Coleman (Dollyann) Briggs, Torrance Harvey, Pamela Peterson, Cindy Holmes, NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados, Roxy Royal, E. Loren Peterson, Runston (Pop) Lewis and Azariah McLymore for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Milton Stubbs offers the opening prayer for the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

NAACP Vice President Chester Johnson offers opening remarks during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mina Thomas sings the Black National Anthem accompanied by Harry D'Agostino during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A full lunch, including desert was provided free of charge, during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Ramona Burton offers remarks during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Guest Speaker Dr. Gweneth M. Lloyd addresses those gathered for the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

William and Malinda Ware sing the Blak National Anthem during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rosina Tezgeldi, Holly Sharper, Marisol Guzman and Juana Leandry-Torres of MVP Hudson Health Plan at the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados recognizes honorees during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honorees during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honorees during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honoree Rev. Coleman Briggs (wife Dollyann accepting) during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for his contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honoree Torrance Harvey during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for his contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honoree Runston "Pop" Lewis (grandchildren accepting) during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for his contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honoreeCindy Holmes during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for her contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honoreePamela Peterson during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for her contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honoree E. Loren Williams during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for his contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honoree Azariah McLymore during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for her contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Maloney's daughter Daley (center) assisted. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recognized honorees during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. Tezgeldi at the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Black art was on display during the NAACP and MVP Hudson Health Plan hosted "Black Pioneers of Newburgh: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" honoring eight for their contributions to the Newburgh area on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Newburgh Free Library. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.