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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 →

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ANGLETON – The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee  recently awarded six grants to local community and non- profit  organizations. 1. Zion Temple Community Development Corporation Inc. (ZTCDC) – has four areas of focus education, economic development, community development, and social services. The Helping Hands Program aim is to provide support and assistance for people who are having hard times or may be disadvantaged. They aid families experiencing financial difficulties, are a resource for individuals seeking employment, and bring healthcare services to the community. They sponsor job fairs, healthcare fairs, food and school supplies giveaways, and family emergency financial assistance. Awarded $2,500.00 2. West Columbia ParksRead More →

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“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   “The time is always right to do what is right.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Read More →

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Many thanks to everyone that joined us in celebration during the parade and festival.  Pictures from the event and activities may be viewed via the link below: 2022 MLKCC Parade & Festival pictures  Read More →

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WEST COLUMBIA – One of our MLKCC Community Grant recipients, Communities in Schools (CIS), recently sponsored a mentoring event at West Columbia Elementary.  The Columbia High School “Stand By Peace” CIS mentors worked with their younger peers to create posters and develop activities focusing on drug-free living. The students are using drug-free posters and activities purchased through your grant, because of you have helped make our program stronger! – Sheila Newton, CIS Site Coordinator Thank you Columbia High School CIS for showing Love in Action and Changing Lives!!! [easingslider id=”2573″]Read More →

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ANGLETON- The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee  recently awarded nine (9) grants to local community and non- profit  organizations. –GMZ Education and Development Center– “Einstein the Mind” project will introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to elementary school age Dream camp Students and address STEM Gaps for intermediate level students by providing a hands on experience with STEM Kits. –Brazosport  Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Incorporated A Girls Secret Service Project will allow Fifth and Sixth Grade economically disadvantaged girls to recoup their loss of instructional time, gain skills reading, writing, math and science and build the characteristics of anRead More →