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Houston Matters

In Moments Of Great Social Change, America Has A History Of Violence

Brenda Valdivia / Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 10, 2020 · Houston Matters discusses the role violence has played in social change, from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement.

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Politics

Tradition Of Dueling MLK Parades Continues In Houston

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on January 21, 2019 · Despite Mayor Sylvester Turner's calls to unite the two parades, Houstonians gathered at two different celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday morning.

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Houston Unites For One MLK Parade, Sheriff Gonzalez Discusses Jazmine Barnes Case, Harvey’s Effect On Apartment Market, And More

HPM Digital Team

Posted on January 7, 2019 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.

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WATCH: Martin Luther King Jr. Honored As Thousands March To ‘Keep The Dream Going’

Associated Press / ERRIN HAINES WHACK, AP / ADRIAN SAINZ, AP / HPM Digital Team / Rhonda Fanning, Texas Standard

Posted on April 4, 2018 · The commemorations stretch from his hometown of Atlanta to Memphis, where he died, and points beyond

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National

50 Years After Martin Luther King’s Death, His Children Are Still Grieving

ERRIN HAINES WHACK, AP

Posted on April 3, 2018 · The tributes to their dad are points of pride, but also constant reminders of the void he left

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Events In Houston To Commemorate 50th Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death

HPM Digital Team

Posted on April 3, 2018 · April 4 marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death

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Martin Luther King Jr. Tackled Many Issues In His Lifetime. Where Are We Now?

RUSSELL CONTRERAS, AP

Posted on April 2, 2018 · Fifty years after his assassination, some of these barriers have fallen — but others remain

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Events To Honor Martin Luther King Jr., 50 Years Since Memphis Assassination

Associated Press

Posted on April 2, 2018 · Museums and activists have organized three days of marches, speeches and conferences to remember King and his legacy

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UPDATE: Houston Honors Dr. Martin Luther King With Its Traditional Parades

HPM Digital Team

Posted on January 15, 2018 · Elected officials like Mayor Sylvester Turner mingled with Houstonians to celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights icon

Tags houston Martin Luther King mlk sylvester turner

News

The Top Three Speeches at the MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on January 16, 2017 · Twelve adorable elementary students delivered speeches honoring both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohammed Ali.

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News

Douglas: “My Hope Is That We Teach On Martin Luther King Day”

Pat Hernandez

Posted on January 19, 2015 · As we celebrate his legacy, the new president of Houston's NAACP talks about King's dream.

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Education News

What Would MLK Say If He Won The Nobel Prize Today?

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 19, 2015 · In honor of Martin Luther King Junior Day, a dozen elementary school students competed in an oratory competition.

Tags black history education mlk news

Education News

Video: HISD Students Honor MLK With Speeches

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 16, 2015 · What would Martin Luther King, Jr. say if he received the Nobel Peace Prize today? Houston Independent School District students answered that question with their own original speeches.

Tags black history education mlk news

News

Thousands Pack The Streets Of Downtown For Parade Honoring Dr Martin Luther King, Jr

Pat Hernandez

Posted on January 20, 2014 · Houstonians honored the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with two parades. KUHF's Pat Hernandez was on hand for the original celebration near Minute Maid Park.

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News

Young Orators Light Up Downtown Church For MLK Speech Contest

Florian Martin

Posted on January 20, 2014 · Every year around this time, elementary school students from throughout Houston do their part in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a speech competition. This year's winner stressed the importance of good education for today's youth.

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