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Celebration Events

We can’t wait to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr this year.

Heritage Council Sponsored Events

MLK Oratory Competition

Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:30pm at the ACC Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road, Building 8500 – Multipurpose Room.

Listen to 4th, 5th & 6th grade students compete in a five-minute speech based on the theme, “If Dr. King were alive today, what would you share with him with the changes you would personally make in order to have his dream become a reality for this country and the world and how would you do it?”

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

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MLK Youth Legacy Scholarship Reception

Saturday, January 14th @ 3pm via Zoom + Facebook Live

The MLK Youth Scholarship Awards will be presented at the MLK Youth Scholarship Awards Virtual Program scheduled for 3pm-5pm, Saturday, January 14th.

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Austin MLK Day March, Festival, and Food Drive

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

The MLK Community March kicks off on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.with a short program at the MLK Statue on the University of Texas campus.

At the conclusion of the program at the MLK Statue, we will march to the south steps of the Capitol for a rally.

After the Capitol program, the march will proceed to the historic Huston-Tillotson University, where exciting activities are planned.

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