Houston-area residents will gather Monday to commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a distinguished historic figure who spearheaded the Civil Rights Movement more than five decades ago.

Houston unites in commemoration: A vibrant array of events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy Briana Zamora-Nipper , Community Producer Published: January 9, 2024 at 12:10 PM ...

A parade goer walks by a display in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. before the annual MLK Parade through downtown Houston, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houstonians had a second chance to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend as the Original MLK Jr. Day Parade took over downtown. An arctic blast and freezing rain ...

The parade was originally scheduled on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, but was rescheduled due to the winter freeze. Joy Smith | Posted on February 8, 2024, 12:18 PM (Last Updated ...

PERRY, Ga. — Many people around Central Georgia are honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. In Perry, the Houston County chapter of the NAACP held a "dare to dream" day of ...

Yolanda Renée King is the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King—and is just as passionate. She ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is approaching quickly – Monday, Jan. 15 — and this year, the federal holiday falls on the actual birthday of the celebrated civil rights leader who was assassinated ...

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year.. Here’s what to know about Martin ...

In an interview published by NPR’s Book of the Day podcast on Jan. 3, writer Jonathan Eig, who authored the biography 'King: A Life,' said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was "a protest leader ...

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. only made one visit to Fort Worth in his lifetime, but his brief trip left a lasting impact. In October 1959, he gave a speech at the ...

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