Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 – Monday, Jan. 16, 2017

Sponsored by State Rep. Garnet Coleman (D)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.” Join the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during our 21st annual celebration.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Peace March Led by Kid’s Committee: March down Kid’s Hall in celebration of civil rights. Event Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. (starts in the Brown Auditorium followed by a march down Kids’ Hall)
• Spirit of Sankofa Chorale: Will sing African American spirituals.
• Gardere Oratory Speech Recital: Listen to uplifting, winning words.
• “I Have a Dream Speech” Rendition: Listen to the speech that changed history.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

• Dream Clouds:  Share your dreams for changing the world at Junktion.
• Peace Doves:  Make a world symbol of peace at Junktion.
• Star Promise:  Take the pledge to be kind and fair at Junktion.
• Peace Plates:  Create a “peace” of art at Alexander Art Academy.
• African Americans in Science:  Explore African American contributions at Science Station.

***Activities, events and times subject to change.