Sponsored by Congresswoman the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee

In partnership with Houston Defender

With support from Center for Civic & Public Policy Improvement

Each year, the Museum honors the legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with messages of unity, justice, and peace. These past years, his message has been especially important as communities continue to rise together to speak against injustice.

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Join us as we honor Dr. King's legacy and recognize this year's Caryakid Award winner, Rev. Dr. Polly Sparks Turner.

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See what's happening during our 27th Annual MLK Day Celebration...

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MLK Day Presentation beginning at Noon:

• Musical Selection/Medley – Dr. Kiana Williams "Lift Every Voice and Sing”
• Welcome, Purpose and Intro of Rayanne by Kids' Committee President Sofia Salinas
• Remarks by Rayanne
• KC invites crowd to join their Peace March down Kid's Hall to Alcove
• “I Have a Dream” Speech Reenactment by Steve Scott
• Rayanne Closing remarks

^{*Activities subject to change}

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Plus...

Special Storytime & Crafts sponsored by Phillips 66: Following the reading, children will work together to make their own “Unity Peace Doves

When: At 2 and 3 pm in the Parent Resource Library

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On-Going Activities in Junktion:

• Dove Garland: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of peace by creating a dove garland!
• Dream Art: What are your dreams for your family, friends or future? Use them to create a colorful cloud to display at home!
• Peace Doves: Create the world symbol of peace and write about what peace means to you in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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