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The Rev. Gena Thornton says MLK's 'Dream' speech drew her to become a minister.
William d Lewis The Vindicator Rev Gena Thornton in her Youngstown home 7-23-13. She was influenced by Dr. MLK jr I Have a Dream speech 50 years ago.
The Rev. Morris Lee
Rev morris Lee for MLK series
The Rev. Morris Lee
Rev morris Lee for MLK series
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The Rev. Kenneth Simon, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown, holds a plaque displayed in his office featuring photos of MLK, Simon's father, the Rev. Lonnie Simon and President Barack Obama with the words, “I am the dream.”
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR 11-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland saves up her allowance to adopt sea turtles and help them with medical issues. Here she shows off her sea turtle necklace.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR 11-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland saves up her allowance to adopt sea turtles and help them with medical issues.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR 11-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland saves up her allowance to adopt sea turtles and help them with medical issues. This is a picture of one of the turtles she adopted.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR 11-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland saves up her allowance to adopt sea turtles and help them with medical issues. Shown are her certificates of adoption.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR 11-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland saves up her allowance to adopt sea turtles and help them with medical issues.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR 11-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland saves up her allowance to adopt sea turtles and help them with medical issues.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Edible Arrangements. of Boardman and Hermitage - The manager Shakera Brown (red sweater) at the store was just named manager of the year for the entire chain- Ron and Lori Taylor were named franchise owners of the year.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Edible Arrangements. of Boardman and Hermitage - The manager Shakera Brown (red sweater) at the store was just named manager of the year for the entire chain- Ron and Lori Taylor were named franchise owners of the year.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Denise Ritchie dips a pineapple into chocolate for coating ! Edible Arrangements. of Boardman and Hermitage - The manager Shakera Brown (red sweater) at the store was just named manager of the year for the entire chain- Ron and Lori Taylor were named franchise …
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Edible Arrangements. of Boardman and Hermitage - The manager Shakera Brown (red sweater) at the store was just named manager of the year for the entire chain- Ron and Lori Taylor were named franchise owners of the year.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Edible Arrangements. of Boardman and Hermitage - The manager Shakera Brown (red sweater) at the store was just named manager of the year for the entire chain- Ron and Lori Taylor were named franchise owners of the year.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Edible Arrangements. of Boardman and Hermitage - The manager Shakera Brown (red sweater) at the store was just named manager of the year for the entire chain- Ron and Lori Taylor were named franchise owners of the year.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Edible Arrangements. of Boardman and Hermitage - The manager Shakera Brown (red sweater) at the store was just named manager of the year for the entire chain- Ron and Lori Taylor were named franchise owners of the year.
The Rev. .Jim Ray, now 83, stood the length of a city block away from King as he delivered the “dream” speech in 1963.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR The annual Brier Hill Italian Festival, the longest continuously running Italian Fest in the city of Youngstown, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The event features games, food, table vendors and live music. and runs through Sunday.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR Julia Dolak, 16, serves Pasquale's pizza at the Brier Hill Italian Festival, the longest continuously running Italian Fest in the city of Youngstown, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The event features games, food, table vendors and live music. and runs through Sunday.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR Julia Dolak, 16, serves Pasquale's pizza at the Brier Hill Italian Festival, the longest continuously running Italian Fest in the city of Youngstown, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The event features games, food, table vendors and live music. and runs through Sunday.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR Ricardo's Sweets & Eats sells cannoli and other italian treats at the Brier Hill Italian Festival, the longest continuously running Italian Fest in the city of Youngstown, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The event features games, food, table vendors and live music. and runs …
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR Several couple dance the night away at the Brier Hill Italian Festival, the longest continuously running Italian Fest in the city of Youngstown, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The event features games, food, table vendors and live music. and runs through Sunday.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR The Rocco Monaco Band performs at the Brier Hill Italian Festival, the longest continuously running Italian Fest in the city of Youngstown, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The event features games, food, table vendors and live music. and runs through Sunday.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR Tony Trolio sells Italian style T-shirts at his booth, Trolio's shirts, at the Brier Hill Italian Festival, the longest continuously running Italian Fest in the city of Youngstown, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The event features games, food, table vendors and live music. and …
Kelli Cardinal/The Vindicator Chryse (ok) Ellinos, center, is surrounded by volunteers Saturday while making Saganaki or "flaming cheese" during a traditional Greek Festival at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman.
Kelli Cardinal/The Vindicator Greg Giannios, from Boardman, shaves gyro meat Saturday during a traditional Greek Festival at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman. The festival offers many Greek style foods including, lamb sandwiches and stuffed grape leaves.
Kelli Cardinal/The Vindicator Jessica Gonzalez, from Boardman, gives son, Sebastian, 3, a bite of her lamb sandwich Saturday during a traditional Greek Festival at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman. Gonzalez and her family have visited the festival for the last four years.
Kelli Cardinal/The Vindicator Lissa (ok) Oslin, from Poland, fills a container Saturday with Halvah/Ravani, a Greek farina cake drenched in syrup, during a traditional Greek Festival at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman.
William D Lewis The Vindicator Tony Notaro drives Friday at Mil Creek.
William D. Lewis The Vindicator Toni Notaro at LAke Club Sunday 8-26-12
Youngstown State president Randy Dunn gives the opening remarks during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Youngstown State president Randy Dunn gives the opening remarks during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Angela Cameron speaks at the podium during the student reflection speech during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Graduates sit on the floor during the student reflection during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Alfred Bright gives the commencement address during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
A student listens to the commencement address with a decorated cap during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Alfred Bright gives the commencement address during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Youngstown State president Randy Dunn speaks at the podium before the presentation of diplomas during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
David Anney smiles after receiving his diploma (he was the first presentation of the day I believe a doctorate) while getting a hand shake from Scott Martin during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Ryan Antonucci smiles walking off the stage after receiving his masters degree during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Youngstown State president Randy Dunn shakes the hand of a student after she received her masters degree during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Omadee Curry smiles while walking across the stage after receiving his masters degree during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Beeghley Center.
Youngstown State quarterback Kurt Hess #12 is flushed from the pocket by defensive linemen #54.
Youngstown State quarterback #3 Dante Nania scrambles with the football to pick to pick up the first down late in the scrimmage. Defensive linemen #90 Eric Myers chases him.
Quarterback Kurt Hess #12 throws a pass from the pocket avoiding the pass rush from #91 Mike Palumbo.
Youngstown State quarterback #3 Dante Nania throws a pass from the pocket avoiding the pass rush from #91 Mike Palumbo.
Youngstown State defensive back #23 Justin Gallegos runs with the football down the sideline after intercepting a pass late in practice Saturday morning.
Youngstown State linebacker #6 Travis Williams celebrates after blocking a field goal in the last play of the practice Saturday morning.