Heritage Council Sponsored Celebration Events

Thursday, January 15, 2026
6101 Highland Campus Drive, Building 4000, Room 4.2205 – Truth, Community Healing & Transformation (TCHT)

Listen to inspiring young speakers compete by delivering personally written speeches commemorating Dr. King’s ideals and principals by continuing to encourage his legacy of peace and unity.

MLK Youth Legacy Scholarship Awards

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Location and Time TBA

Come help us honor the nominees and winners of our various scholarship programs!

Monday, January 19, 2026

The Annual Community March celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy while uplifting diversity and multi-culturalism in our city. All individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations are invited.

This year the march will start at the State Capitol and proceed to Huston-Tillotson University for the MLK Festival