If you know anything about the history of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther king Jr ., you probably heard rumors of an alleged relationship between King and a white woman in his younger days when he was affectionately referred to as “ML.” Well, […]
A new documentary is exploring a period in Martin Luther King Jr.’s life that seldom gets attention: his final three years. “King in the Wilderness,” directed by Peter Kunhardt, highlights the acute struggle and opposition the civil rights icon faced when the energy from his […]
A half century after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, visitors still flock to the Memphis, Tennessee, site where the civil rights leader was assassinated and say that while there has been progress in racial equality, more strides need to be made. Source: Americans reflect […]
By Vinette K. Pryce Special Assignment Isaiah II:6 “…A Little Child Shall Lead Them” “Welcome to the revolution!” Cameron Kasky of the Z Generation and Stoneman Douglas student said. The audience, millions of television viewers and huge crowd packing at least 10 blocks […]
Theater in the Village of Harlem and WNYC are partnering for the 5th year to present WNYC’s 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, “50 Years After MLK: A Dream Deferred,” as part of the Apollo’s Uptown Hall series. WNYC’s Peabody Award-winning host […]