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Indiana Historical Society Senior Archivist Wilma Moore accepted the inaugural Jasmine Robinson Pioneer Award from the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies on Wednesday night.

The award's namesake, Jasmine Robinson, was also honored by the MXI, represented here by director Tim Lake and president Charles Jackson. Robinson was the first African American employed at Wabash and has mentored generations of Wabash men through her work with the MXI.

MXI Associate Director Amina McIntyre welcomed guests to the ceremony.

Cushandra Andrews sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

Ryan Morris, Shayne Dube, and Brandon McKinney (pictured) performed a poetic tribute to African American women.

MXI President Charles Jackson presented the awards.

Wilma Moore enjoys a lighter moment during her acceptance speech.

Director Tim Lake congratulates Shane Dube, Ryan Morris, and Brandon McKinney on their performance.

Howard Bailey sings a stirring musical number.

Associate Dean Mike Raters and Jasmine Robinson posed for a photo after the ceremony. Raters interviewed Robinson for the Wabash Oral History Project in 1982, when Raters was a student at the College.

Wabash President Pat White and his wife, Chris, talk with MXI guests

Pioneers: Jasmine Robinson and Wilma Moore