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Black Heritage in the Media

Board Member, Helen Johnson with Jim Mcingvale, Mattress Mack.

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Honoring MLK's Legacy

By Helen Johnson

Learn About MLK

MLK Memorial Tree

Anna's Trees of Life: PBS NewsHour Weekend: Houston's MLK Tree

MLK & Oak Tree

MLK Parade in Houston

Houston Oak Tree:

Houston Martin Luther King Tree

Houston Chronicle news

MLK Oak Tree Article

MLK Parade in Houston

MLK Parade in Houston

 

All Hail the One, True Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Houston

MLK Parade Article

MLK Statue Dedication

The Black Heritage Society donated the $120,000statue by Ken Washington of Greensboro, N.C. to Houston's public art collection. It is displayed in memorial plaza at MacGregor Park.

MLK Statue Article

MLK Parade History

Black Heritage Society maintains an official IPM License from The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. 

This is our story of The First Original MLK Parade in Houston, Texas, January 1978.  This paradigm is not absolute.  Willard Vital, Founding President, Helen Johnson, longstanding Board Member, and Teresa Brewer, newest Board Member.  Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation, Inc. is a 501 C (3) Organization.  Thank you for your support, and your donations are appreciated.

Video by Terry B Wear Visuals
(Tommy Wimbley & Roderick Lightfoot

First MLK Parade Video

Honoring Houston's Heroes

Honoring Dr. Albert Lemons

Honoring Dr. Albert Lemons

Honoring Dr. Albert Lemons

We are honored to highlight Dr. Albert L Lemons, Principal of Atherton Elementary School.  He has made contributions to the education system of HISD for over 50 years and principal for over 30 years. 

Celebrating Coach Brown

Honoring Dr. Albert Lemons

Honoring Dr. Albert Lemons

 We are humbled by your contribution and commitment to your cause.  Each week we feature one or two Unsung Heroes in February.   

Unsung Hero:

Coach Robert Brown 

Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association

Spotlight on Tanya Debose

Honoring Dr. Albert Lemons

Spotlight on Tanya Debose

 Independence Heights

Neighborhood in Houston, Texas 


We are honored to highlight Tanya Debose, Community Activist!

Your contribution and commitment to your cause are greatly appreciated.

Honoring Our History: MLK Parade

 2024 Original MLK Jr. Day Parade: ABC13 to livestream parade Saturday at 10 a.m. - ABC13 Houston 

Derek King: Faith & Community

City Wide Fellowship at the Community of Faith 01/19/2025 Rev. Derek King guest speaker--Don't Let It Die. 



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City Wide Fellowship at the Community of Faith 01/19/2025 Rev. Derek King guest speaker--Don't Let It Die. 



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Community Faith Event

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Houston MLK Memorial

Houston MLK Memorial

Houston MLK Memorial

 We are proud to “Welcome the ‘Spirit’ of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Park Plaza at MacGregor Park in Houston, Texas. Representing one of few in our entire nation, the MLK Memorial Plazas is a must see tourist attraction and community treasure. The memorial honors Dr. King’s legacy and contributions to peace, justice, equality, human dignity, and education 

MLK Jr. Parade

Houston MLK Memorial

Houston MLK Memorial

 
 

The organization aims to inspire, teach, and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the weekend of the federal holiday occurring on the third Monday of each January with a commemorative parade and celebratory festive community activities throughout the weekend. 

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