Abstract Discussion and performance in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday David Banner, Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, Toni Blackman, and Dr. Anthony Pinn; moderated by Aundrea Matthews Presented in partnership with the Center for Engaged Leadership and Collaborative Learning at Rice UniversityThe Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of honoring The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life on his birthday. This year the Chapel is honored to welcome award-winning artist...

Abstract Jason Oby Suggested donation $10 To celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, the Rothko Chapel presents music that inspired MLK as he led the movement to transform America from separation and strife to full civil rights and social justice for all. Tenor Jason Oby is joined by some of Houston’s leading African-American singers in a stirring program of protest songs, spirituals, and black gospel music. Further evoking the spirit of the movement, excerpts from...

Abstract Vimeo Livestream, 6pm CDT 2021 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration The Radical King and the Quest to Change America Free event with suggested contributions $5-20Today, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated for his 'dream' of a just America, but by the end of his career King was calling for a "radical reconstruction" of the United States. What compelled the transformation of King's ideas and what do they tell us about our society today? For the 2021 Annual MLK Birthday...

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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.

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with the Jones Family Singers, based in Bay City, Texas, brought together three generations of musicians and vocalists to pay tribute to the legendary civil rights leader