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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Valley

Hundreds turn out despite bracing cold for Houston's MLK Day parades

Even with temperatures in the 20s at sunrise and a winter storm warning in effect for Houston, Wendell Manigault was determined to attend celebrations in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr .— as he said he has done regularly ever since the civil rights icon was assassinated in 1968.

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Parades, more Houston events to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Several Houston events are lined up to mark the day and celebrate the civil rights leader. The downtown Houston 2025 Annual MLK Parade starts at 10 a.

Community Impact Newspaper · 4d

10 ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the Houston-area this holiday weekend

There are several ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the Houston-area throughout the holiday weekend, including community service, brunches, parades and musical tributes. See what is happening in your neighborhood.

Houston ISD 5th-grader repeats

Houston Public Media · 5h

Houston ISD fifth-grader repeats as winner in annual MLK Jr. oratory competition

Montoia Murray, a fifth-grader at Blackshear Elementary, was among 10 HISD students who celebrated the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. by competing in the event.

Yahoo · 11h

CPS 4th-grade student shares part of speech that won Foley's Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

Foley & Lardner LLP's Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition was held at The Drake Hotel in Chicago. Ten fourth- and fifth-grade students from Chicago Public Schools and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago competed,

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN · 11h

Local 4th grader wins 6th annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

Some local students got to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision this weekend at the sixth annual Foley &Lardner MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. The winner of this year's event is Harmony Daniels, a fourth grader at Wendell Smith Elementary School.

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Houston has 2 parades celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at the same time. Here's why.

Houston has doubled its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy with two parades on the same day and at the same time. Again on Monday, Houstonians will have multiple ways to celebrate King's ...

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Houston to celebrate MLK Day with parades, community service, education

Organizations across Houston plan to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the late civil rights activist, in various ways.

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MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events

MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be ...

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Photo Essay: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy inspires Houston's next generation

What would Dr. King tell us about our responsibility as citizens and leaders in America today?” was the question posed to ...

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Community reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at Desert Hot Springs ceremony

Keeping Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dream alive. This is the goal of the dozens of residents and community leaders who ...

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