First Lady Laura Bush poses with CORE's "Project Independence" trainees

First Lady Laura Bush delivers "keynote speech" at CORE's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Celebration in New York City

Special Guest, newly elected U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist

CORE Chairman, Roy Innis, receives a standing ovation from the more than 2 thousand people in attendance

CORE Chairman, Roy Innis, acknowledges standing ovation

(l to r) Baseball Legend Hank Aaron; First Lady Laura Bush; CORE Chairman Roy Innis and CORE Executive Director George Holmes

State Senator, Rev. Ruben Diaz, gives the Invocation

Baseball Legend, Hank Aaron, receives MLK "Lifetime Achievement" Award

Aaaron reflects on Jackie Robinson during his acceptance speech

"Hammering Hank Aaron" Baseballs all-time homerun record holder receives a standing ovation

Jazz great, Roy Ayers receives "Lifetime Achievement" Award from Mrs. Bush and Dinner Co-Chairman, Joseph Lovece, Jr.

Roy Ayers talks about his mentor, Lionel Hampton, during acceptance speech

MLK Award for Rosa Parks is accepted by her longtime friend and co-founder of the Raymond & Rosa Parks Foundation, Mrs Elaine Eason

Retired NYPD detective, Richard O'Neil, receives MLK award for "Public Service from Mrs Bush and dinner Co-Chair, Dr. Herb London

Comedian, George Wallace was a big hit with his shoot-from-the-hip style of comedy

Comedian, George Wallace, served as "Master of Ceremonies"

Television and Radio personality, Denise Richardson and guest

Actor Tony Lobianco (right) and WB11 news anchor, Marvin Scott