Celebrate MLK Day With Us

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, please stop by the Children's Museum of Houston on 1500 Binz Street, for our annual MLK Day celebration. For 14 years, I've had the pleasure of partnering with the Children's Museum of Houston in hosting this celebration. Bring the entire family to honor Dr. King's legacy. The museum opens at 10:00am with the MLK Day program starting at noon. The day will be filled with family-friendly activities and exhibits meant to teach the message and principles of Dr. King and inspire our children to follow his example of service. As part of our day of service a blood drive will also be held from noon to 4:00pm. To start the rally, I have the distinct honor of introducing this year's Gardere Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition winner. We will honor Harris County Court Precinct 7's Justice of the Peace Judge Zinetta A. Burney for her service with the Caryakid Award. I encourage you to take part in the peace rally organized by the Children's Museum Kids Committee in celebration of civil rights and world peace. I am extremely proud of being a part of this event since its inception and believe it is a wonderful way to present Dr. King's values and dreams to the children of Houston. I hope to see you there. Come join our peace rally! See below for more details on our MLK Day celebration.


MLK DAY PEACE RALLY

Children's Museum of Houston commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech

Gardere Oratory Competition winner to recite speech

Museum open Monday, January 16
Special Event $5 General Admission
Brought to you by State Rep. Garnet Coleman (D)

CELEBRATE MLK DAY OF SERVICE BY DONATING BLOOD:

We're partnering with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Centers and hosting a blood drive at the Museum as part of our MLK Day events.

12 noon – 4:30 p.m.
2nd Floor Room
FREE T-SHIRT for all who donate!

Schedule Your Appointment online in Digital Donor or contact The Blood Center at 713-791-6326.


WHAT: 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." Take a trip to the Children's Museum of Houston (CMH) to honor his acclaimed "I Have a Dream Speech" which rocked the nation during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 and sparked his everlasting legacy.

WHEN: MLK Day Peace Rally, January 16, 2012 at Noon

WHERE: Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004

MUSEUM HOURS: Monday, January 16; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Special event general Museum admission: $5 per person. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission. For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
• State Rep. Garnet Coleman and Gardere Oratory Speech Winner Recital: Listen to the uplifting words of State Rep. Garnet Coleman as he introduces this year's Gardere Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition winner.

• Caryakid Award Honoring Judge Zinetta A. Burney: We'll pay tribute to Harris County Court Precinct 7's Justice of the Peace for her service.

• Peace Rally Led by CMH Kid's Committee and MLK "I Have a Dream Speech" rendition: Join the Kid's Committee in a peaceful march down Kid's Hall to celebrate our civil rights then hear the speech that changed it all.

• Young Harmonies of Houston: Listen to the moving and inspirational sounds of this young group of performers.

• Freedom Hands: Dr. King taught us to work together toward freedom. Express with your hands freedoms you have at the Alexander Art Academy.

• Dream Portraits: Reflect on your own talent, personality and dreams for the future by making a life size portrait of yourself in Tree Top and One World.

• Dream Wall: Dr. King had dreams, and we know you do too. Come to Junktion, write down your dream and share it with us on our Dream Wall.

• Family Seal: Design a special symbol which represents the beliefs of you and your family at Junktion.

• Paper Cranes: Embrace a different culture and Dr. King's message of peace through symbolic origami cranes at Junktion.

• African American Scientist and Inventors: Learn about their achievements and explore how they have impacted our society at Science Station.