Revisit 3 Significant Moments When Martin Luther King Jr. Came to Texas
Jan 17, 2022 · Of the times Martin Luther King Jr. visited Texas, there are three occasions that stand out: 1959 in Fort Worth, 1962 in Austin, and 1967 in Houston, six months before his …
Where King Walked - DARTDaily
Jan 20, 2020 · Every third Monday in January our nation reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for freedom and equality. Today we take a look back on four of …
The Night Martin Luther King Jr. Came to Dallas - The Texas …
Oct 28, 2013 · In the following excerpt, Minutaglio and Davis recount Martin Luther King Jr.’s little-known visit to Dallas in January 1963. The civil rights leader found a seething, segregated city …
Austin celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | kvue.com
7 hours ago · AUSTIN, Texas — On the first day of Black History Month, hundreds of people came together in East Austin to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s the 32nd …
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s only visit to Fort Worth left lasting ...
Jan 16, 2023 · FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. only made one visit to Fort Worth in his lifetime, but his brief trip left a lasting impact. In October 1959, he …
Strong cold front doesn’t freeze out the MLK March
Jan 22, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day dawned grey and cold in San Antonio, with lows in the windy 20s. Police estimated that about 200,000 people would walk the nearly three-mile route …
Central Texas commemorates MLK Jr.’s legacy - KWTX
Jan 21, 2025 · Cen. Texas (KWTX) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day events occurred across Central Texas encouraging the community to continue his legacy. The 25th annual MLK Jr. Peace …
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy continues to inspire generations
Jan 20, 2025 · AUSTIN, Texas — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929. His leadership and …
Researching the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traced his commitment to nonviolent activism to his time as a freshman at Morehouse College when he read Henry David Thoreau’s 1849 essay “Civil Disobedience.” …
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day across Texas - Spectrum News
Jan 17, 2025 · The 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration will take place on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at 10 a.m. The march will kickoff at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …