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Anthony Douglas '17 was chosen to moderate the afternoon's panel discussion: 'Civil Rights Then and Now.'

Students had the opportunity to ask the panelists their own questions, which ranged from economic equality to the current state of race relations.

Bill Shrewsberry was very open and honest in his dialogue yet pointed out that, all in all, our country has made progress.

Chairman of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies Deonte Simpson, left, listens intently in the back of International Hall. The room was so crowded that some people were standing; others sat on the floor.

Professor of Theater Dwight Watson at the afternoon discussion.

Wabash hosted two different events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The first was a lunchtime panel discussion in International Hall.

The day's keynote speaker, Dr. Ora Pescovitz, left, poses with her brand new MXIBS sweatshirt, a gift from Dean for Professional Development Steven Jones.

Dr. Ora Pescovitz, Senior Vice President at Eli Lilly, was six years old when she attended the March on Washington. Her father, a rabbi, was a close friend of Dr. King and a notable civil rights activist.

Wabash Emeritus Track and Field Coach Rob Johnson, who was a young man when he attended the March on Washington, was able to share his experiences with students after the day's activities.

Trustee David Shane '70, one of the afternoon's panelists, goes more in-depth with a student on the subject of race relations in today's society.

Dean for Professional Development Steven Jones, left, helps Anthony Douglas '17 prepare to moderate the afternoon discussion.

Though many of the students had questions during the afternoon discussion, when the panelists were speaking and sharing their experiences, the room was silent.