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Palm Beach State College honors Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy

WPTV anchor Tania Rogers speaks to Leonard Marshall at Palm Beach State College on Jan. 18, 2024.PNG
Posted at 10:06 AM, Jan 19, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-19 10:55:10-05

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach State College on Thursday hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on its Lake Worth Beach campus.

The MLK ceremony kicked off with music by the college's concert chorus and a special performance by a college student.

Palm Beach State College's concert chorus performs at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony on Jan. 18, 2024.PNG
Palm Beach State College's concert chorus performs at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony on Jan. 18, 2024.

The guest speaker, Leonard Marshall, was a starter on the New York Giants team that won Super Bowl 21 and Super Bowl 25. He was named NFL Defensive Lineman of the Year twice.

Marshall spoke to the crowd about not giving up during challenges and encouraging students to focus on their goals.

Former NFL star Leonard Marshall speaks to WPTV anchor Tania Rogers at Palm Beach State College on Jan. 18, 2024.PNG
Former NFL star Leonard Marshall speaks to WPTV anchor Tania Rogers at Palm Beach State College on Jan. 18, 2024.

WPTV anchor Tania Rogers was the event's moderator. After Marshall's speech, Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker handed out leadership awards.