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In Moments Of Great Social Change, America Has A History Of Violence
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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’
Posted on · The commemorations stretch from his hometown of Atlanta to Memphis, where he died, and points beyond
National
50 Years After Martin Luther King’s Death, His Children Are Still Grieving
Posted on · The tributes to their dad are points of pride, but also constant reminders of the void he left
Local
Events In Houston To Commemorate 50th Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death
Posted on · 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?
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · Elected officials like Mayor Sylvester Turner mingled with Houstonians to celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights icon
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The Top Three Speeches at the MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Posted on · Twelve adorable elementary students delivered speeches honoring both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohammed Ali.
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Douglas: “My Hope Is That We Teach On Martin Luther King Day”
Posted on · As we celebrate his legacy, the new president of Houston's NAACP talks about King's dream.
Education News
What Would MLK Say If He Won The Nobel Prize Today?
Posted on · In honor of Martin Luther King Junior Day, a dozen elementary school students competed in an oratory competition.
Education News
Video: HISD Students Honor MLK With Speeches
Posted on · 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.
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Thousands Pack The Streets Of Downtown For Parade Honoring Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
Posted on · 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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Young Orators Light Up Downtown Church For MLK Speech Contest
Posted on · 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.