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Black Heritage Society Community Resource Black Heritage Society is the historic nonprofit organization responsible for Houston’s Original MLK Jr. Parade. The Black Heritage Society, Inc.

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

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As Nolan Wells’ family continues seeking answers about his death, I think of my uncle, Reverend A.D. King, my father’s only brother.

Uncle A.D. was found dead in his swimming pool in July 1969. Fifty-seven years later, my family still carries unanswered questions about the circumstances of his death.

There are details that make Nolan’s family’s questions painfully familiar. Both were strong swimmers. Uncle A.D. had a bruised forehead and no water in his lungs. Nolan also had bruising on his head and no water in his lungs or airways. His cause and manner of death remain undetermined.

I pray Nolan’s family receives a thorough, transparent investigation and the answers they deserve. I pray they do not have to live with decades of unanswered questions as my family has.

Grief is already a heavy burden. Families deserve truth, and their loved ones deserve to be remembered for the fullness of their lives.

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For 40 years, Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard poured her artistry, wisdom, leadership, and love into TSU Theatre, shaping generations of students and leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire our program and all who were blessed to know her.

On the third anniversary of her passing, we remember and celebrate Dr. Pollard and the lasting impact she made on our program and our lives.

“I still find myself asking, ‘What would Dianne say?’ With every decision about our program, I think about what she would approve of, and what she absolutely would not. Her opinion mattered to me because I respected her so much. She gave us 40 years. We will make sure her name and her legacy live on.”

— Dr. Rosarito Rodríguez-González, Interim Chair & Associate Professor of Theatre

📸 Earlie Hudnall, Spring 2012

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400 N Sam Houston Parkway E Suite 210
Houston, TX
77060

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12814050006

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