Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. (Houston) facts for kids

This article is about a statue of Martin Luther King Jr.. It is a large sculpture made of bronze by an artist named Ed Dwight. The statue was put in place in 2007. You can find it outdoors in Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, in the United States.

About the Statue

The statue shows Martin Luther King Jr., a very important leader. He worked for civil rights in the United States. The artist, Ed Dwight, created this artwork. It is made from bronze, which is a strong metal.

Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?

Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous American leader. He fought for equal rights for all people. He believed in peaceful protests. His work helped change laws in the United States. He is remembered for his speeches and his dream of a fair world.

Where to Find the Statue

The statue is located in Houston, Texas. It stands in Hermann Park, a large public park. Specifically, it is in the McGovern Centennial Gardens area of the park. Many people visit this spot to see the statue.

What Happened to the Statue?

In August 2017, the statue was damaged. Someone sprayed white paint on it. This act is called vandalism. It means someone purposely harms public property. The damage happened around the same time as other events. Protesters in Houston were asking for the removal of certain old statues. These statues honored leaders from the American Civil War. On the same day, another statue in Houston was also vandalized. That one was a statue of Christopher Columbus.

See also

• 2007 in art
• Civil rights movement in popular culture
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Blome sculpture), Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Martin Luther King Jr. (Wilson sculpture), Washington, D.C.
• List of public art in Houston
• Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. (Austin, Texas)