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Found in 383 Collections and/or Records:

Martin Luther King Jr 2002 Peace Prize awarded to Bobbie Sparks, 2002-08-23

 File — Shelf 28, Box: 83, Folder: 49
Identifier: 28.83.49
Abstract

Awarded by Fellowship of Reconcilation/USA

Dates: Event: 2002-08-23

Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration, 2019-01-15

 File — Shelf 30, Box: 218, Folder: 02
Identifier: 30.218.02
Abstract In honor of the life and work of the Rev. Dr. King, the Chapel hosted a conversation between civil rights activist and organizer Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. and Former Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao exploring the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on Dr. King, moderated by Melanie Lawson. The program featured opening remarks by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Consul General of India, Dr. Anupam Ray. This program coincided with the Houston-wide Gandhi Sesquicentennial Celebration in partnership with...
Dates: Event: 2019-01-15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Audio Installation, 2019-01-21

 File — Shelf 30, Box: 218, Folder: 03
Scope and Contents Audio Installation: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm This event is free and open to the public, no registration requiredIn honor of MLK Day, the Rothko Chapel plays speeches from his life throughout the day. Come listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice.11am – "The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life," delivered at New Covenant Baptist Church in Chicago, on April 9, 1967 (40:29 mins) 1pm – "A Knock at Midnight," delivered at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church,...
Dates: Event: 2019-01-21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, 2004-01-15

 File — Shelf 28, Box: 85, Folder: 21
Identifier: 28.85.21
Abstract

African drumming by Alafia Gaidi, singing by Ricky Jason, story telling by Kathy Culmer and songs of peace, power and unity by the Tour Choir of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School

Dates: Event: 2004-01-15

Martin Luther King’s birthday observance , 1980-01-16

 File — Shelf 26, Box: 78, Folder: 49-51
Identifier: 26.78.49
Abstract

Speaker: The Reverend Joseph E. Lowery, President of Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Dates: Event: 1980-01-16

Martin Luther King’s birthday observance , 1984-01-15

 File — Shelf 26, Box: 79, Folder: 23-24
Identifier: 26.79.23
Abstract

Houston premiere of “The March” by filmmaker James Blue, and the Texas Southern University Choir. Held in the chapel (unusual for a film)

Dates: Event: 1984-01-15

Martin Luther King’s birthday observance: A Man for this Season , 1982-01-15

 File — Shelf 26, Box: 79, Folder: 07-09
Identifier: 26.79.07
Abstract

Panel discussion with Fred Bladwin, Rabbi Moshe Cahana, Lex Hixon, Professor Nathan Irvin Huggins, The Reverend William Lawson, Confressman Mickey Leland and Judge Gabrielle K. McDonald.

Dates: Event: 1982-01-15

Martin Luther King’s birthday observance film: “From Montgomery to Memphis” , 1979-01-15

 File — Shelf 26, Box: 78, Folder: 44
Identifier: 26.78.44
Abstract

The film was shown on a large television set in the chapel (visible in a photo)

Dates: Event: 1979-01-15

Martin Luther King’s birthday observance: Towards Justice , 1981-01-15

 File — Shelf 26, Box: 79, Folder: 01-02
Identifier: 26.79.01
Abstract

Speaker: Ronald V. Dellums, Congressman

Dates: Event: 1981-01-15