Black Heritage Society Community Resource

Founded in 1978, we organize MLK Weekend events that honor Dr. King’s legacy, culture, unity, and community impact. The Black Heritage Society Inc., the producer of the Original Martin Luther King Jr Parade in Houston, Texas, was started on January 16th, 1978. Black Heritage Society dba Martin Luther King Jr Parade Foundation, Inc., is a 501C3 organization. is a self-help, non-profit organization

chartered by the State of Texas. In the summer of 1975, one man's concern for the well-being and betterment of the entire human race led to the organization's establishment. In January 1978, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s father, Martin Luther "Daddy" King, Sr., addressed the Houston community. He commissioned Mr. Ovide Duncantell Jr. and BHS to continue pursuing Dr. King's dream. The organization aims to inspire, teach, and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the federal holiday weekend, occurring on the third Monday of each January, with a commemorative parade and celebratory festive community activities throughout the weekend. With a long history of fighting for equal justice and social accommodations for the rights of all, the organization subscribes to Activism, Advocacy, and Action on behalf of the underprivileged, underserved, and those seeking justice and equality. The Black Heritage Society maintains an official IPM license from The King Center in Atlanta, GA. The Board of Directors manages current projects. They are as follows:
The Houston Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project

BHS Community Award and Gala
The Mountain Top Experience Gala/Banquet
---Children's Story-time, Art, Craft, Writing poem or short story
The Black History Month
----Exploring Black History Online Media

The Annual MLK Candlelight Vigil (April)
The Original MLK Jr. Parade--1st in the USA 1978

Black Heritage Society Inc. dba
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation Inc
Headquarters
400 N Sam Houston Parkway E Suite 210
Houston, Texas 77060
Direct: 281-405-0006