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Story Archives of 'Martin Luther King Jr.'
Say It Plain: A Century of African American Oratory
By Avishay Artsy on Monday, January 18, 2010.When one hears the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, the magnetic cadence of his words is almost impossible to resist.
Denver School District Serves Up Lunch Controversy
By Katrina Ingraham on Thursday, January 14, 2010.
The Denver Public School District caused some controversy this week over their special meal planned for tomorrow. One parent complained that the Southern-style meal, meant to honor Martin Luther King, was stereotypical and just plain offensive. The lunch was to include fried chicken, collared greens and a biscuit. School officials have since apologized, saying the meal was well intentioned but highly insensitive.
A Beautiful Symphony of Brotherhood
By Avishay Artsy on Monday, January 19, 2009.On Monday, New Hampshire Public Radio honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a celebration of the music that he loved. From his childhood piano lessons, to his marriage, to classically-trained soprano Corretta Scott King, to the spirituals that united the civil rights movement.
A Martin Luther King Day Special
By Liz Bulkley on Monday, January 15, 2007.Tonight on the Front Porch, we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through music and words. We'll bring you a special program featuring highlights of speeches by Dr. King mixed with music that honors the civil rights hero. We'll hear from Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, U2 and many more.
This program was put together by producer Peter Bochan for his series called "Shortcuts". This episode is called "A Shortcut to the Mountaintop". You can listen to more of Peter's work at the Public Radio Exchange.
A History of Non-Violence
By Shay Zeller on Monday, January 16, 2006.Tonight on the Front Porch, we look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a discussion on civil disobedience. We'll explore the roots and evolution of non-violent action with Peter Somssich of Amnesty International local chapter 550 on the Seacoast. We'll talk about how 1960s civil rights activists embraced the tactics of Henry David Thoreau and Mahatma Gandhi and made them their own. We'll also find out how non-violent action is being used today in emerging democracies around the world.
Also, we'll hear from Taylor and Bessie Rogers, who were present when MLK gave his famous "I've been to the Mountaintop" speech, the last speech that King gave before his assaszination. That piece comes to us from Storycorpz, by way of The Public Radio Exchange. You can click here to listen to the story again and to comment on it at the PRX website.
And former Presidential Primary candidate Reverend Al Sharpton recalls what Dr. King taught him about the importance of the media to the civil rights movement.
TONIGHT'S SONG: "Don't Forget the Marching", by Seacoast musician Lillian Buckley. It's off her album Utterance.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Trish Anderton on Monday, January 21, 2002.He fought for civil rights by tackling segregation, racism, and unjust voting laws. We'll look at his strengths and weaknesses, and examine his lasting impact on our society. Trish's guest is Bruce Nelson, professor of History at Dartmouth College www.Dartmouth.edu
