ROUND ROCK

37th annual MLK Celebration takes place Saturday in Round Rock

The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
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Round Rock City Council Member Hilda Montgomery reads the proclamation in honor of the event. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Round Rock City Council Member Hilda Montgomery reads the proclamation in honor of the event. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey/Special To American-Statesman
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
Round Rock Mayor Criag Morgan addresses the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Round Rock Mayor Criag Morgan addresses the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey/Special To American-Statesman
Video of the "I Have a Dream" speech started the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Video of the "I Have a Dream" speech started the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
Members of the Omicron Nu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi pose for a photo. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Members of the Omicron Nu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi pose for a photo. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
Heather Rosen, C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir director, addresses the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Heather Rosen, C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir director, addresses the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
Emcees Regina B. Durden and Tina Steiner address the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Emcees Regina B. Durden and Tina Steiner address the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
Ms. Brandon Powell, guest speaker and Principal at Manor High School, addresses the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Ms. Brandon Powell, guest speaker and Principal at Manor High School, addresses the gathering. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey/Special To American-Statesman
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The Hutto High AFROTC color guard presented the colors. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The Hutto High AFROTC color guard presented the colors. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The Sweet Home - Pinnacle of Praise choir, with director James E. Reed III, performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The C.D. Fulkes Middle School Choir performs during the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey/Special To American-Statesman
Members of the Round Rock City Council at the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Members of the Round Rock City Council at the program in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
The walk proceeds along Mays St. and across the Immortal Ten bridge. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
Members of the Prince Hall Masons of Round Rock pose for a photo. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Members of the Prince Hall Masons of Round Rock pose for a photo. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto
Members of Zeta Phi Beta and friends pose for a photo. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Members of Zeta Phi Beta and friends pose for a photo. The Round Rock Black History Organization presented the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Celebration along Mays Street and at First Baptist Church on January 13, 2024.
Henry Huey @HenryHueyPhoto