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SUMMARY:Rothko Chapel's MLK Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with the Chapel’s annual observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s birthday on January 15\, 2022\, the program opens with a performance of and discussion about music central to the US Civil Rights Movement. The Community Music Center of Houston Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra conducted by Dr. Anne Lundy will share a selection of music central to Dr. King’s transformative leadership and Black Americans’ historic and contemporary protests for equity. Dr. Shana L. Redmond\, scholar of music\, race and politics\, will discuss the broader history surrounding the role of music in activism in the U.S.\, the importance of music in Rev. King’s life\, and the strategic use of music within the Civil Rights Movement.\n\nThe Rothko Chapel started the annual MLK Birthday Celebration in 1979 to connect the contemporary implications of Dr. King’s legacy to the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights\, captured by artist Barnett Newman’s Broken Obelisk. This sculpture\, located on the plaza adjacent to the Chapel\, is dedicated to Dr. King.
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Protest
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade & Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On January 18\, 2021 the Houston Black Heritage Society will celebrate its 43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade and Holiday Celebration. The “Original” MLK\, Jr. Parade was commissioned at the behest of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr’s. own father\, known by many as Martin Luther “Daddy” King\, Sr.\, on January 21st\, 1978. \nNot only did his father commission the organization to conduct the very first MLK Day Parade in the nation\, Dr. King’s father also served as our parade’s first-ever grand marshal. In addition to the annual parade\, the organization host a variety of educational\, community\, and celebratory events all year long to honor one of our nation’s most revered civil rights leader. \nDue 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.  For individuals and organizations that would like to be a part of the 2021 virtual celebration\, please submit a Participation Request Form. All are encouraged to participate\, including: \n\nFamilies and Individuals\nCorporate and Non-Profit Organizations\nSchools\, Churches\, and Civic Groups\nColleges and Universities\nCommunity Members\nK-12 & University Bands\, ROTC\, Dance & Cheer\n\nIn support of the City of Houston and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events\, the Black Heritage Society’s 43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade and Holiday Celebration will launch this year’s holiday celebration in accordance with the Texas Governor’s Executive Order GA-32 and the City of Houston’s Health and Safety COVID-19 Guidelines. \nFor questions regarding the 43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade\, please contact them at 713-236-1700 or email directly at info@originalmlkparade.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/43rd-annual-original-mlk-day-parade-holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:March
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:projectmanager@blackheritagesociety.org
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