On November 27, 2022, MLKCC sponsored a group of 90 (kids and adults) to the showing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie at the Brazos Mall AMC theater. This movie had the perfect balance of heartfelt moments, action and humor.Read More →
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee once again sieged the opportunity to promote positive black images and support black professionals in the film industry. On November 5, 2022, MLKCC hosted a private showing of the movie Till at the Brazos Mall AMC theater. Tlll reframed a true story of a historically horrific murder and the pursuit of justice within a mother’s grief. There were approximately 137 people in attendance.Read More →
The ActionS, Inc. of Brazoria County serves the needs of our senior citizens in Brazoria County. One of their annual projects is their Fans and Heaters donation. Over the past five years, MLKCC has donated fans to help with relief from rising temperatures during the summer. This year, MLKCC donated 40 fans to the annual project. MLKCC values the organization’s efforts to ensure our seniors remain a vital and contributing part of our community.Read More →
Through its community outreach initiatives, The Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Committee prepare “Homeless Backpacks” to distribute to homeless individuals in the Brazosport Area and surrounding communities. The 50 backpacks prepared contained a blanket, socks, personal hygiene items, water bottle, water, a snack package and a gift card to purchase a meal from a local fast food establishment.Read More →
MLKCC- GRANT SUMMARY- ROUND 3 [easingslider id=”2832″] 1. Ladies of Destiny Awarded $5,000.00 Ladies of Destiny (LOD) promote and celebrate scholastic achievements of hard-working youth who aspire to pursue advanced education at an accredited college or university. Awardees are selected based on academic achievement and ability, educational goals, service to others, and leadership. Awards are intended to cover tuition and fees, housing, or any education-related expense. In addition to scholarships, LOD aids homeless families, senior citizens, domestic violence survivors and other vulnerable populations. 2. Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas Awarded – $5,000.00 Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas provides residential, Christian faith-based recovery programsRead More →
MLKCC would like to thank The Center for the Arts & Sciences for its support and participation in the Say Their Names Memorial Exhibit. The award was presented to Director Wesley Copeland.Read More →
We are pleased to sponsor Habitat for Humanity Build #114 in Brazoria County! Join us on this journey!!! [easingslider id=”2805″]Read More →
Congratulations to our Tools for Teachers grant recipients!!!Read More →
During the 2021 holiday season, MLKCC members shared Christmas joy with shoppers at the local supermarkets.Read More →
MLK Poster Essay Contest Winners Announced The MLK Awards program was recently held on Feb. 17 for the winners of the annual MLK Poster and Essay Contest on the campus of Brazosport College. The awards and prizes were sponsored and donated by MLK Celebration Committee Inc., HEB, BASF/ African American Employee Group and Brazosport College. A Big Thank you to our sponsors of this event. Poster Contest: Ages 11-12 First Place – Rachael Brown– Roger Middle School- Pearland ISD Second Place –Jaren Branch– Angleton Jr. High- AISD Ages 13-15 First Place –Brynna Willis-Brazosport Christian School Second Place – Jillian Garrett-Brazosport Christian School Third Place –Read More →