Events
MLK Day 2023: Houston has two parades, other events throughout region
Posted on · The Houston area is hosting several events Saturday, Sunday and Monday in honor of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 70: Seeing (Me) Is Believing
Posted on · New York Times best-selling author, Tami Charles, acknowledges some improvement, but says there still exists a large diversity gap in children’s book publishing-adding that this disparity directly impacts both the over- and under-represented groups in our society
Houston Matters
Rethinking MLK’s Legacy In Light Of A Tumultuous Year (Jan. 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in light of the events of 2020, memories from Operation Desert Storm, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump’s Speech On Border Issues, And Dueling MLK Day Parades
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston
Despite Calls For Unity, A Second MLK Day Parade Will Take Place In Houston
Posted on · After Houston’s mayor throws his support behind a single parade on MLK Day, another group plans to move ahead with their event.
Houston
City Of Houston Unites Behind One Parade For MLK Day
Posted on · Georgia Congressman John Lewis and Astros standout George Springer will serve as parade grand marshals.
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Says Houston Will Have One, Official MLK Day Parade In 2019
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner said Houston will partner with the Black Heritage Society, which organized the nation’s first Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade 40 years ago. The MLK Parade Foundation has produced a competing event for the past two decades.
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 40: Arlington MLK And Texas Governor Kerfuffle; Valdez Kicks Off Campaign And More!
Posted on · "The Governor I think is trying to exercise some authority, but it looks a little petty" - Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on Governor Greg Abbott possibly not endorsing incumbent Republican's because he didn't like their positions on certain issues.