Some of Houston's youngest voices are stepping up in a big way. Fourth and fifth graders from HISD are delivering original speeches inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We met fourth grader Stormii Olezene and learned how her message of hope is already making an impact at the 30th annual Foley MLK Jr. Oratory competition

In honor of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., Houston Independent School District’s top 12 student finalists will showcase their public speaking skills at the final round of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory competition.