Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley Vice President Bishop Terry Dorsey offer remarks during the 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Nettie Womack presented information on breast cancer awareness as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Shawna Newkirk-Reynolds leads a workshop for kindergarten to second graders as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Malinda Ware leads a workshop for 3rd-5th graders as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Celeste King offers the Statement of Purpose as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Candacee Nicholas reads the Litany as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Gabreille Hill offers greetings as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Nelson McAllister offers greetings on behalf of the Christian Ministerial Fellowship as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Roxy Royal offers greetings on behalf of the NAACP - Newburgh/Highland Falls Chapter as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Lady McClymore offers a musical selection as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Laura Garcia with the Orange County YWCA introduces Breast Cancer workshop facilitators as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Malinda Ware leads a workshop for 3rd-5th graders as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Deconess Patty Nelson presents information on Breast Cancer Awareness as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dannie Dalton leads a workshop for 6th-8th graders as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Elijah Beamon leads a workshop for 9th-12th graders as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley held its 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.