Video & Gallery: 27th Annual MLK Day Children’s Museum celebration recap

Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) gathered to celebrate the message and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 14 with a “Power of Dreams with Peace” march and more.

The event was sponsored by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in partnership with the Defender Network, with support from the Center for Civil & Public Policy Improvement.

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The festivities were as follows: 

Beginning at 11 a.m. at Main Entrance:

• African Heritage Food Demo:  Join Prairie View A&M in celebrating African gastronomy legacy.

Beginning at noon in Brown Auditorium:

• Violin Performance:  International violinist Jamie Perry will pull at our heartstrings.
• Musical Medley:  Dr. Kiana Williams will enlighten with “Lift Every Voice and Sing” rendition.
• Inspirational Words:  Join Houston Defender Associate Editor Aswad Walker as he draws meaning and significance to the day.
• Caryakid Award:  Museum’s highest honor to be presented to Dr. Polly Sparks Turner.
• Peace March Led by Kid’s Committee:  Exercise your right in celebration of Civil Rights.
• “I Have a Dream:” Hear the powerful speech in a reenactment by Steve Scott.
• Praise Dancers:  Catch an emotional dance performance by Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: 

• Dream Clouds:  Share your dreams for changing the world at Junktion.
• Peace Doves:  Make a world symbol of peace and what it means to you at Junktion.
• Star Promise:  Take the pledge to be kind and fair to everyone at Junktion.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with a special MLK Day admission of $5 per person. For more information and Play Safe guidelines, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.