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We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest is a HBO documentary film. The film features young people who participate in a public speaking competition honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It tied with The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance for the 2020 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program .
Yolanda King with her parents in 1956. Yolanda Denise King (November 17, 1955 – May 15, 2007) was an American activist and campaigner for African-American rights and first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, who pursued artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking.
The Buccaneers are hosting members of Martin Luther King Jr.’s family for tonight’s game on MLK Day. With us are MLK’s son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter: Martin Luther King III (center ...
Famous MLK quotes about equality, justice, faith and love.
In honor of MLK Day, read the most famous Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. With his words, he inspires us all to pursue justice, love, freedom and equality.
When first released, it was shown in over 500 theaters as a "one-time-only" event on March 24, 1970, for one night only. After the screening, the prints of the film were to be given to the Martin Luther King Jr. Special Fund for distribution in schools and for civic groups.
Poet and educator Nile Stanley shares a story — and the poem it inspired — about a student recital during tough times. Poetry from Daily Life: A poem influenced MLK's 'Dream' speech, can teach ...
The song has been variously described as "gospely" [1] or "folkie spiritual". [2] In writing about King, Griffin followed other songwriters, such as U2 with "Pride (In the Name of Love)" and "MLK", James Taylor with "Shed a Little Light", and Stevie Wonder, whose song "Happy Birthday" about King provided a boost in bringing about the Martin Luther King Jr. Day national holiday.