Past Events

2023

MLK Jr. Essay Contest
Interested UH students submitted a 2-page essay on the prompt "The dream is alive". The essays were centered around MLK and the message. The winners were announced with a special video message from the UH SGA cabinet on social media.

MLK Jr. Gallery
The MLK BBQ is an annual cookout hosted by the Eta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on campus to celebrate the works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

BSU Slam Poetry
Black Student Union brought back slam poetry, an event that showcases students performing poems inspired by the importance of MLK and Black History in America.

When They See Us Watch Party
A screening and discussion of When They See Us, a miniseries created and directed by Ava DuVernay, based on events of the 1989 Central Park jogger case and the lives of the five Black and Latino male suspects, including our 2023 MLK Speaker, Dr. Yusef Salaam.

Dr. MLK Jr. Commemorative Celebration Featuring Dr. Yusef Salaam
The 2023 Dr. MLK Jr. Commemorative Celebration featured Prison Reform Activist and Justice Seeker Dr. Yusef Salaam, who was wrongfully convicted in the "Central Park Jogger" case along with four other Black and Latinx young men, known as "The Exonerated Five".

Celebration featuring Houston Poet Laureate, Outspoken Bean
Keynote Address and Conversational Interview by Dr. Yusef Salaam.

The King Lesser Known
There was more to MLK than his dream. In this event, we dug into some of his lesser-known speeches and revealed unexplored facts about the man, his philosophy, and his life's work.

SPB Movie Showing: King Richard
The Student Program Board held a showcase of the film King Richard, which looked at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after being coached by their father Richard Williams. King Richard is a story about hard work and determination, overcoming obstacles, and triumph in the face of adversity and discrimination.

MLK Jr. Day of Service
An afternoon of service in support of the Houston Community. Projects included painting mugs, making no-sew blankets, and more. Lunch, a t-shirt, and materials required for service projects were provided for all volunteers.

2022

44th Annual Original MLK Day Parade
External campus event, not hosted by the University of Houston. The parade features live musical performances, kid-friendly activities, art, craft vendors, marketing booths, food, and more! Free for public to attend.

MLK Day Art and Essay Competitions
Students had the opportunity to play an active role in celebrating and reflecting on the legacy and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by competing in the MLK Day Art and Essay Competitions. The winner of the Essay Competition was Ada Cinar, and the winner of the Art Competition was Katherine Galland.

MLK Gallery

MLK Commemorative Celebration featuring speaker Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
Featherson-Jenkins is an actress, singer, and producer who currently stars in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE. Live-streaming was available during and after the program.

Workplace Conversations: Celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at the National Mall
Staff Council's 2022 Workplace Conversations honored the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. The conversation led by Harry E. Johnson shared the idea and fruition of the MLK, Jr. Memorial at the National Mall from land acquisition to the 10th Anniversary celebration.

Showing of King in the Wilderness
King in the Wilderness documents the final moments of Dr. King's life, revealing how the activist navigated conflict and criticism in his social justice journey.

MLK Day of Service
CSI held a day of service with our campus and community partners working to address social issues facing Houston.

2021

UH MLK Gallery
UH students took a walk in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, seeing historic pictures from the life of Martin Luther King and highlights from the Civil Rights Movement.

MLK Community Scavenger Hunt
The Center for Student Involvement celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by completing the MLK Community Scavenger Hunt! Those who completed the scavenger hunt received a limited edition MLK Celebration coffee mug!

Student Programming Board FREE Movie Screening of DETROIT