Houston mayor Sylvester Turner has been chosen to lead the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.
An announcement from the Black Heritage Society stated the celebration will take place on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will start at Lamar and Smith Street and will be free to the public.“The 2023 Original MLK Jr. Day Parade will be the last one during Mayor Turner’s administration. The Black Heritage Society believes he is a wonderful representation of Dr. King’s dream,” said Black Heritage Society President Teresa Brewer.
The Co-Grand Marshals for the parade are the Rev. Dr. Derek King, nephew of Dr. MLK Jr., and Dr. Camille Cash, M.D., a prominent Houston plastic surgeon.Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.
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