Photo by Michael Ford

Brother Moses

   Brother Moses re-enacted the speeches of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Fine Arts Center Feb. 13. The Student Activities Board hosted the event, which received minimal attendance. 

   “People really missed out,” said Esbeida Higginbotham, a senior speech communications major. “It was sad to see that only very few showed up. The way Brother Moses got into character was something I have never seen a speaker do. I learned new things about the great Martin Luther King Jr.” 

   Moses started re-enacting King’s speeches in 1966. He travels around the country performing, and has appeared on television, radio and in movies. He is nationally recognized for his portrayal of King. 

   “I started imitating him as a kid,” Moses said. “After he was killed, I started going to rallies and would do the voices.” 

   Moses got his start with a play titled “Lincoln Killed Kennedy,” in which he played the role of King. A congressman from Virginia saw the play, and as a result, asked Moses to perform at the Virginia Assembly. 

   “I’m glad they brought me to this school,” Moses said. “It says something about the administration and their commitment to see everyone on an even playing field and the need to represent everyone regardless of their color.” 

   Caswanna Allen, a junior nursing major, said she learned a lot of new things about King from the performance. 

   “In a way, it inspired me,” she said. “His performance took me back to that time. It made me really thankful that Dr. King had enough courage to stand up for what he believed in: equality!” 

   Ben Higginbotham, a junior speech communications major, said he wished more people could have been there and those that missed out, missed something that would have touched them. 

   “He taught us something that most people didn't know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” he said. “He told us never to give up our dream, never stop fighting for what we want and to keep our eyes focused on our dreams, and for that, I thank Brother Moses.” 

   Library Director Sandra Campbell said she liked the chronology of the performance as well as the historical background.