The events for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS: The pandemic is not stopping Central Texas from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his life’s contributions.

Some events planned on Jan. 18 by community groups and city staffers as follows:

MLK, Jr. Day of Service

The United Way for Greater Austin is gathering up volunteers for three significant activities on Jan. 18, including:

With Dr. Kazique Prince zoom discussion at 10 a.m. for a community reflection and to share tips on how to advocate for change
Self-paced, a socially distant tour of historical landmarks celebrating Black culture in east Austin
Volunteers are invited to watch Dr. King’s famed “I Have a Dream” speech, participate in a discussion about his life and legacy, and take a virtual tour of his childhood home in Atlanta

MLK, Jr. Live stream and In-Car Rally

The Austin Area Heritage Council is facilitating a live stream of their in-car rally happening at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube.

MLK, Jr. Day Truth and Racial Healing Circles

Austin Health Commons is facilitating a progression of virtual occasions to urge members to share their life experiences and facilitate understanding between communities. The occasions are made conceivable through a partnership with the YMCA and Austin Community College.

ACC MLK, Jr. Remembrance

Austin Community College is facilitating an event for students, staff, and the community to remember Dr. King’s contributions through discussions, short reflective readings, and excerpts of some of Dr. King’s speeches and a question and answer period.

City of Taylor Virtual March and Remembrance

A special video commemoration by the Greater Taylor Area Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration Committee will broadcast at 9 a.m. on the city’s Facebook and YouTube pages.