Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains all information about public programs held during the first decade of the chapel.

Does not include Awards or Colloquia/Symposia (see those categories)

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains all information about public programs held during the first decade of the chapel.

Does not include Awards or Colloquia/Symposia (see those categories)

Abstract

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

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speaker: Robert F. Drinan, S.J.

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Speaker: Ronald V. Dellums, Congressman

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Launching “99 days of intentional peace,” with Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir. Also rededication of the Broken Obelisk

Scope and Contents

Includes:

01. Annual Observance of the Birthday of The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. The Boys Choir of Harlem, January 13, 1985 02. Logistics for MLK Birthday Celebration for January 1985 03. Press release 1985 Boys Choir of Harlem 04. Background Info about the Boys Choir of Harlem 05. Boys Choir of Harlem Schedule 06. O’Grady’s Article about the Chapel and MLK Celebration 07. Contacts for MLK’s Birthday Celebration 08. Thank you to Media for coverage MLK 1985

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The acclaimed Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir pays tribute to the great American civil rights leader with a concert of joyous and inspirational songs

Abstract Songs for Justice: A Series Exploring Music in Social Justice Movements 2022 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration in partnership with Community Music Center of Houston Livestreamed (Free with suggested contribution $5-20) In 2022, the Rothko Chapel presents Songs for Justice, a series of concerts and conversations exploring the role that music plays to further social justice movements, addressing today’s inequities and injustices. Coinciding with...

Abstract Rutha Mae Harris"Without the songs of the movement, personally I believe that there wouldn't have been a movement."- Rutha Mae Harris The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of honoring The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life with a musical tribute on his birthday. This year the Chapel is thrilled to feature the renowned Freedom Singer Rutha Mae Harris in an exploration of singing as a nonviolent practice during the Civil Rights movement. In addition to rousing...