Martin Luther King
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 26 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 , 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: an ecumenical service , 1976-01-15
File — Shelf 26, Box: 78, Folder: 30
Identifier: 26.78.30
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)
Dates:
Event: 1976-01-15
Martin Luther King’s birthday observance: an interfaith service, 1977-01-16
File
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)
Dates:
Event: 1977-01-16
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
Songs for Justice: MLK Celebration, 2022-01-15
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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...
Dates:
Event: 2022-01-15
Still Dreaming: Black Lives Matter, Hip Hop, and MLK’s Legacy, 2016-01-15
File — Shelf 31, Box: 96, Folder: 16
Identifier: 31.96.16
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...
Dates:
Event: 2016-01-15