Celebration Events

The Austin Area Heritage Council's 2012 MLK Celebration is comprised of several events.  The Oratory Competition, MLK Scholarship Awards, and Day of Service lead up to the March and Festival on Monday, January 16th.  We would love for you to join us at as many events as possible! Please note that … [Read More...]

RSVP for Youth Scholarship Awards

The 2012 MLK Youth Scholarship Awards awards will be presented at the MLK Youth Scholarship Awards Program scheduled for 3pm-5pm, Saturday, January 14, 2012, Austin Community College, 3401 Webberville Road, Building 8000, Multipurpose Room, Austin, TX 78702. Please RSVP below. The MLK Youth … [Read More...]

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March and Festival

The 19th Annual Community March celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy while uplifting diversity and multi-culturalism in our city. The MLK Community March kicks off on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 9 a.m. with a short program at the MLK Statue … [Read More...]

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Youth Scholarship Awards

The MLK Youth Scholarship Awards were created to recognize youth in the Austin community for their outstanding commitment and achievement, as well as inspire the next generation.  The award recipients will receive a $1000 scholarship courtesy of … [Read More...]

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MLK Oratory Competition

MLK Oratory Competition will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 6:00pm at the King-Seabrook Chapel which is located on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon Street. Oratory Finalists from several local elementary schools … [Read More...]

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Day of Service

On Saturday, January 14, United Way Capital Area and Hands on Central Texas invite you to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. In January of 2011, more than 700 volunteers came together to complete over 20 community … [Read More...]