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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is through our collective efforts that hope with prevail through action. Today, we honor #MLK and his leadership. #MLKDay

What’s your wish for the world? Is it big or small? Personal or worldwide? Share it with us on our wishing wall and #StandWithHope.

It all starts with kindness. Just be kind. #WorldKindnessDay

"Hope means an untapped vessel of love and appreciation for all human life." What does hope mean to you? Tell us in a #HopeFor100 video.

Share with us your book recommendations that really inspired you to learn about different cultures! #GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth

The Butterfly Project needs people like YOU to join us in order to create a movement within our communities. Consider becoming an ambassador and help spread the message that HOPE is greater than HATE right here in Houston. #StandWithHope butterflies.hmh.org/get-involved/

Commit yourself to continued learning and to fueling your awareness and understanding of the world around you. The healthier your balance, the more you’ll be able to positively influence others—even those who you may never know need you. #WorldMentalHealthDay

There are several posts like the one below on our Wishing Wall. We #StandWithHope for a future where all children receive an education.

Hope is more than just illuminating the dark corners, it’s about reaching out and looking for the courage, for the humanity and the light in everyone and everything, too. What’s good this week?

"The Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust" opens on September 7. This exhibit tells the story of 25 U.S. soldiers, including Johnnie Marino, who liberated the concentration camps in Europe at the end of the Second World War. More info here: bit.ly/HMHTXLib

Happy #FirstDayofSchool! @SueSchep shares how she will #StandWithHope as a teacher. Let us know your hope for the future by posting it on our wishing wall.

Who will you empower today? #WomensEqualityDay

What’s your wish for the world? Is it big or small? Personal or worldwide? Share it with us on our wishing wall and #StandWithHope.

How do you show kindness to others? #bk2hk

"In the future I hope we can get rid of the labels and all of the racism and discrimination. These labels separate us and divide us…I hope for diversity among unity." What is your hope for the future? Tell us in a #HopeFor100 video.

International #DayofFriendship shows us that the way to a better, cohesive world is through the connections of we build. Go out and make a new friend today!

Start to make your mark on the world by telling us your wish on our wishing wall. #StandWithHope

“The light at the end of the tunnel.” What is hope to you? Tell us in a #HopeFor100 video.

Visit @HMHou through Aug. 26 for a look into the lives of Syrian refugees and Houston-area Holocaust survivors who chose to #StandWithHope in the face of persecution.