Civil rights
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Includes freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, right to fair trial
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
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’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
Memorial Celebrating the Life of Nelson Mandela, 2013-12-08
File — Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 67
Identifier: 31.94.67
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.
Dates:
Event: 2013-12-08
Mestizo Democracy: the Politics of Crossing Borders, 2003-10
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Abstract
John Burke
Dates:
Event: 2003-10
Njeri Shakur, 2002-03-06
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Abstract
The only Houstonian who attended the UN Conference on Racism last August in South Africa shared her experiences and thoughts about her trip
Dates:
Event: 2002-03-06
No Culture without Freedom, 2012-04-17
File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 59
Identifier: 30.93.59
Abstract
Marcel Khalife
Co-sponsored by the Arab-American Educational FoundationMarcel Khalife, Lebanese master of the oud (Arabic lute) and pioneer in blending Arabic music with Western elements and instruments, will discuss the interconnection of culture, creativity and freedom in his talk entitled, "No Culture without Freedom." The UNESCO Artist for Peace is no stranger to the subject. His music refuses to be tied down by ideology and has been the voice of protest against those who...
Dates:
Event: 2012-04-17