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MLK DAY PEACE RALLY

Children's Museum of Houston commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Gardere MLK, Jr. Oratory Competition winner to recite speech

 

 

Museum open January 21
Special Event $5 General Admission

Brought to you by State Rep. Garnet Coleman (D)

WHAT IS MLK DAY:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.”  Take a trip to the Children’s Museum of Houston to honor his acclaimed “I Have a Dream Speech” which rocked the nation during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 and sparked his everlasting legacy.

SPECIAL MLK DAY EVENTS:

•MLK Day Peace Rally | Children's Museum of HoustonGardere Oratory Speech Winner Recital:  Listen to the uplifting words of this year’s Gardere Oratorical winner.
•Caryakid Award Honoring Dr. Thomas F. Freeman:  We’ll pay tribute a Houston leader who has been a model for Dr. King’s beliefs and who has given back to the community.
•Peace Rally Led by Kid’s Committee and “I Have a Dream Speech” rendition:   Join a peaceful march down Kid’s Hall then hear the speech that changed history.
•Young Harmonies of Houston:  Listen to moving and inspirational sounds of this choir.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

•Young Leaders Self-Portrait:  Every good leader needs a good portrait.  Come by the Alexander Art Academy to draw yours.
•Dream Wall:  Dr. King had dreams, and we know you do too.  Come to Junktion, write down your dream and share it with us on our Dream Wall.
•Family Seal:  Design a special symbol which represents the beliefs of you and your family at Junktion.
•Paper Cranes:  Embrace a different culture and Dr. King’s message of peace through symbolic origami cranes at Junktion.
•Blood Drive:  Help someone in need by participating in a blood drive. One pint of blood could save three lives.

WHEN:

MLK Day Peace Rally, January 21, 2013 at Noon
***Activities, events and times subject to change.

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