Abstract The Rev. James A. Forbes and Music by New Orleans Jazz Ensemble, Huslers Brass BandThe Chapel’s 40th anniversary kick-off event will honor Dr. Martin Luther King and celebrate the dedication of Barnett Newman’s Broken Obelisk to the slain human rights leader. Chapel co-founder Dominique De Menil wrote that the juxtaposition of the Broken Obelisk and the Chapel is symbolic of the institution’s dual vocation of contemplation and action. Dr. King’s life clearly demonstrates the...

Abstract A Community Conversation on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Great March on Washington and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream Speech Suggested donation $10Fifty years ago, on August 28, 1963, hundreds of thousands of people marched for civil and economic rights under the theme "jobs and freedom." Do you remember the March? Were you there?One of the largest demonstrations for human rights in United States' history, it was the occasion on which...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains all items related to public programs held during the third decade of chapel operations.

Does not contain items related to awards or to colloquia (see those series)

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In 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.

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...

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The Reverend KM Williams, Guitar Evangelist

The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of observing the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with faith-based music from blues and gospel musician KM Williams, an ordained minister and musical evangelist.

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Texas Johnny Brown Suggested donation $10

The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of observing the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with music from blues legend Texas Johnny Brown and The Quality Blues Band.

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,...