50th Annual MLK Candlelight Memorial
MacGregor Park 5225 Calhoun Rd., HoustonJoin us on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
Free
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Martin Luther King
Houston Ebony Opera Guild Annual Concert
Westbury United Methodist Church 5200 Willowbend Blvd., HoustonANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT: A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
"Steady Soldier"
Music commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
$10 – $50
Black Heritage Society MLK Parade
Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, HoustonJoin HPJC at the 41st Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Parade Celebration.
Monday, January 21st, 2019
McKinney Street and Smith Street - Downtown Houston (adjacent to City Hall)
Free
MLK Grande Parade
San Jacinto & Elgin St. San Jacinto & Elgin St., HoustonCelebrating! its 25th Anniversary, the MLK Grande Parade is the third largest Parade in the U.S. behind The Rose Parade and The Macy’s Day Parade. During The Annual MLK Grande Parade, 300,000 Spectators are expected and has a Viewing Audience of more than 4,000,000. The Annual MLK Grande Parade parade consists of 15 Parade floats & 30 Marching bands.
Free
Black History Month: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesIn celebration of Black History Month, the Center for the Healing of Racism will hold a dialogue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” Twelve Center members will review the contents of the letter and lead a discussion on it’s continuing importance. The event will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 7 to 9 PM at the Center for the Healing of Racism, 3412 Crawford Street (@Holman), Houston, TX 77004. Free parking is available across the street in HCC’s Lot 9. The event is free and open to the public, however, donations are welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP: 713-520-8226. or [email protected].
Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required.
The 42nd Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Parade Celebration
Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, HoustonThe 42nd Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Parade Celebration
Starting at Lamar Street and Smith Street – Downtown Houston adjacent to City Hall. This is the MLK event that HPJC takes part in.
The Radical King and the Quest to Change America
Today MLK is celebrated for his 'dream' of a just America, but by the end of his career King was calling for a "radical reconstruction" of the United States. What compelled the transformation of King's ideas and what do they tell us about our society today? Join the Rothko Chapel for our livestream 2021 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration featuring Princeton University professor of African-American Studies Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor who will engage these questions in hopes of unlocking the ideas and strategies necessary to enact effective and lasting change the United States.
Free
43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade & Holiday Celebration
OnlineOn January 18, 2021 the Houston Black Heritage Society will celebrate its 43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade and Holiday Celebration. Due to COVID-19 and the commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of our fellow citizens in the community, the City of Houston and the Black Heritage Society’s 2021 Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade will broadcast live on virtual platforms for this year.
Free
A Celebration of Dr. King’s Birthday
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXPlease join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday, January 18, 2021, 6:00 to 8:00 PM as two extraordinary women discuss internalizing Dr. King’s messages of hope and healing. A facilitated dialogue will follow the discussion. Dee Gardner, founder of Gardner Counseling Services, is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, trauma treatment consultant […]
Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required
Houston MLK Parade
Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe MLK Grande Parade will be held in Midtown Houston on January 17, 2022 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). For more information log on www.mlkgrandeparade.org
Free to the public
“Images & Words: Media’s Influence on the Struggle for Civil Rights” Annual MLK Birthday Observance
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, HoustonIn partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and The Gordon Parks Foundation, the 2023 Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance explores the role of the media in civil rights movements past and present. Inspired by the MFAH’s current exhibition Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power, panelists share their work […]
$5 – $20
29th Annual MLK Grande Parade
Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe 2023-MLK Grande Parade will be held in Midtown Houston on January 16, 2023 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). To register for the parade or to learn more visit us @ www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-560-8328
Free to the public