Houston 5th Grader Otis Marks III Wins 30th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
KHOU 11January 22, 20261 min275 views
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- 🏆 Otis Marks III, a fifth grader from Windsor Elementary, won the annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition in downtown Houston.
- 💡 The competition featured nine finalists from across the district, each delivering speeches inspired by Dr. King's message.
- 🎤 Finalists shared their thoughts on what Dr. King would say to the world today, with Marks dedicating his speech to his grandmother's activism.
30th Anniversary and Legacy
- ✨ This year marked the 30th anniversary of the oratory competition, highlighting young voices and Dr. King's enduring impact.
- 🗣️ The event celebrated Dr. King's legacy of hope and his message of continuing the fight for equality.
Houston's MLK Unity Parade
- 🗓️ Houston will host its first-ever MLK Unity parade on Monday, combining the Black Heritage Society's original parade and the MLK Grand Parade.
- 📍 The parade begins at 10:00 AM at Lamar and Smith Street, looping through downtown.
- 🎖️ Community leaders Charles Stamps, Houston radio legend Mad Hatter, and Mayor John Whitmire will serve as co-grand marshals.
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