32nd Annual Memorial Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dedicated to Anne Moody

The event, organized by Charles E. Johnson, was held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Woodville, Miss.

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Ms. Asya Branch, Miss Mississippi 2018, and Dr. Roscoe Barnes III, at the 32nd Annual Memorial Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Woodville, Miss. Branch was the speaker for the program; Barnes presented a tribute to Anne Moody. Mr. Charles E. Johnson, program organizer, presented copies of Moody's book, Coming of Age in Mississippi, to Branch and to a number of students.

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“Anne Moody was an extraordinary woman. She was a woman of insight and courage. She had the ability to see and understand her environment, and she had the audacity to do something about it.” – Dr. Roscoe Barnes III

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Participants in the Wilkinson County MLK program included, from left: Miss. State Rep. Angela Cockerham, Organizer Charles E. Johnson, Miss Mississippi 2018 Asya Branch, and Chaplain Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D.

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“Anne Moody was down and depressed on occasion, but she was still daring in her efforts to make a difference. She did what she had to do for freedom, justice, and equality for all.”

– Dr. Roscoe Barnes III

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ROSCOE BARNES III, Ph.D., is a writer, chaplain, historian, and former newspaper reporter. He is the author of more than a dozen books and Gospel tracts. For more information about his work and history, see his Personal Profile here or visit his website: http://www.roscoebarnes.net. Connect with him on Twitter (@roscoebarnes3) or by email: roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com.