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Now in its 28th year, the Foley and Lardner Law Firm hosted the annual competition last week. Find out who the winner was!

MLK had a dream for humanity, and the Children's Museum Houston is sharing in that dream with special activities to continue learning, and honoring Dr. King.

Houston Life's Melanie Camp visits Rothko Chapel in Houston's Museum District to learn about a powerful program they have in honor of the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day.

“Make America White Again.” That is the sign neighbors and drivers saw as a group of people held the banner on an overpass in First Ward Saturday afternoon.

Due to weather-related public safety concerns, the City of Houston has made the decision to postpone the downtown Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.

Brittney Griner made a surprise appearance at an MLK Day march in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, just weeks after her release from a Russian penal colony.

What a cool way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!

Cool afternoons through Saturday

In honor of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., Houston Independent School District’s top 12 student finalists will showcase their public speaking skills at the final round of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory competition.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and other city officials participated in the 45th annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade in Houston Monday.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is joining the call of Martin Luther King III to hold a speak-out and community wide march to demand the passage now of the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Robert Lewis Voter Enhancement Act.

We’re commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special edition of Houston Life.

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 17.

HOUSTON – Dr. Martin Luther King stood for peace. For justice. For what was right. Even though he’s been gone for 50+ years his teaching is still relevant especially today. For more information visit doitthekingway.com

HOUSTON – The Black Heritage Society continues to honor Dr. King and practice safety by hosting it’s 43rd annual MLK Day parade virtually. The Virtual 43rd Annual “Original” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade takes place online, a drive-thru donation drop-off site will be staged at MacGregor Park. The society is inspired to teach and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the weekend of the federal holiday occurring on the third Monday of each January with a commemorative parade and celebratory festive community activities throughout the weekend. Not only did his Dr. King’s father commission the organization to conduct the very first MLK Day Parade in the nation, Dr. King’s father also served as our parade’s first-ever grand marshal. In addition to the annual parade, the organization host a variety of educational, community, and celebratory events all year long to honor one of our nation’s most revered civil rights leader.

We celebrate Martin Luther King Day around the activist’s January birthday, which is Jan. 15.

Lucille’s 1913, a non-profit run by Lucille’s chef-owner Chris Williams, will donate thousands of meals at food drives in Fort Bend County and Houston’s Fifth Ward on Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, according to a release. At 11 a.m., Lucille’s 1913 will host two Food Distribution Drives in partnership with Fort Bend County. At 2 p.m., Lucille’s 1913 will distribute an additional 1,000 meals at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1510 Pannell St. in Houston’s Fifth Ward. Those who wish to pick up a meal at the Fifth Ward food drive must register and reserve their meal in advance on Eventbrite. Williams founded Lucille’s 1913 last year in response to the emerging coronavirus pandemic.

HOUSTON – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, organizations across Houston are using the holiday to further his legacy through acts of service throughout the community. Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- observed each year on the third Monday in January -- is recognized as a day of service, according to the AmeriCorps. Here are opportunities to get involved in the Houston area:MLK Day of Service at Houston Food BankWhen: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, January 18Where: Houston Food Bank at 535 Portwall St. Details: Houston Food Bank will gather non-perishable donations to include in Backpack Buddy sacks for food-insecure schoolchildren. Martin Luther King Day of ServiceOrganizer: Villanova University Club of HoustonDetails: Participate in a virtual food-drive by purchasing items from Houston Food Bank’s Amazon wishlist.

HOUSTON – The cold front has moved through and winter weather is back for at least a few days as we head into a new work week. Chilly starts for much of the week, in the 30s and low 40s. Thursday forecastThere’s still time to watch this trend so stay tuned to the forecast this week! 10-day forecastThe 10-day forecast shows that winter temperatures are back for the most part and so is sunshine for most days. After last week of rain and fog, I’m guessing no one will complain.