24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Celebrate the power of dreams with peace march, musical performances and “I Have a Dream” rendition

January 20, 2020 beginning at noon

Special event $5 general admission

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

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of[our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.”  Join the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during our 24th annual celebration.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Beginning at noon in Brown Auditorium:

·        Ebony Opera Guild: Uplift your spirits with African American spirituals.

·        Caryakid Award:  Museum’s highest honor to be received by a community leader.

·        Gardere Oratory Speech Recital:  Listen to inspiring, triumphant words by this year’s winner.

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Beginning at approx.12:30 p.m. in Kids’ Hall:

·        Peace March Led by Kid’s Committee: Exercise your right in celebration of Civil Rights.

·        “I Have a Dream Speech”:  Orator Donovan Harris will recite the speech that changed history.

·       TSU Music School:  Get moving to the inspirational sounds of Dr. Kiana Williams, TSU Professor.

·        Providence Jazz Ensemble:  Dance to the beat of this high-energy band.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:  

·        Dream of a World:  Create a “peace” of art at Alexander Art Academy.

·        Dream Clouds:  Share your dreams for changing the world at Junktion.

·        Peace Doves:  Make a world symbol of peace at Junktion.

·        Star Promise:  Take the pledge to be kind and fair at Junktion.

WHEN:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

‍Jan. 20, 2020

‍***Activities, events and times subject to change.  

WHERE:

‍Children’s Museum of Houston

1500 Binz St., Houston, TX  77004

MUSEUM HOURS:

·        MLK DAY SPECIAL HOURS:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Special MLK Day admission:  $5 per person.

·        For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.

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