Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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King's Last March Radio Documentary
Culled from interviews with historians, friends, and associates of MLK's alongside archival footage of speeches, American RadioWorks radio documentary is nothing short of fascinating. I was particularly taken with a segment dedicated to King's "Unfulfilled Dreams" sermon, a shattering case of self-reflection on behalf of MLK. Here he referred to life as a "continual story of shattered dreams."
"There is a civil war going on in your life," King declared. "And every time you set out to be good, there's something pulling on you, telling you to be evil."
I was moved by his shift towards addressing poverty on a National scale, which in many ways called for radical changes in America -- both politically and economically.
The hour long program was produced in partnership with the Stanford Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute. Although the program is only an hour in length, the wealth of information being made available does not stop there. There is a range of stuff to dig into, from archived sermons to FBI files on MLK. Fascinating.
Stanford Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute: http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/ Culled from interviews with historians, friends, and associates of MLK's alongside archival footage of speeches, American RadioWorks r... more -
MLK "Midnight" Mix
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s A Knock at Midnight Sermon remixed to the instrumental from "Love Me" by Eminem, Obie Trice and 50 Cent on the 8 Mile Soundtrack.
A very profound sermon addressing psychological and ethical issues relevant to our culture today. This is one of the famous speeches where Dr. King speaks out against the Vietnam War. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s A Knock at Midnight Sermon remixed to the instrumental from "Love Me" by Eminem, Obie Trice and 50 Cent ... more -
'If I Had Sneezed' MLK Remix
Dr. King's famous "If I Had Sneezed" speech remixed to the beat of "Ghetto Story" by Cham.
For more mixes, check out http://www.youtube.com/djmattwerner Dr. King's famous "If I Had Sneezed" speech remixed to the beat of "Ghetto Story" by Cham. ... more -
MLK: Life & Death
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. His life work had an immense impact on the furthering of civil rights in the United States. Even forty years after his untimely death, Dr. King's legacy places him amongst some of the greatest leaders in American history. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. His life work had an immense impact on the furthering ... more
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40th anniversary of MLK's assassination
On the 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assignation in Memphis, TN, people gathered to remember his dream. Rain did not stop the hundreds of supporters from marching "in a steady line of umbrellas." The march concluded at the motel where king was assassinated. It is currently the National Civil Rights Museum. On the 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assignation in Memphis, TN, people gathered to remember his dream. Rain did not s... more
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s on Non-Violent Struggle for Peace and Justice
In his Nobel Peace Laureate's Acceptance Speech, Dr. King spoke of both the immorality and impracticality of choosing the path of violence rather than the non-violent struggle for justice he advocated and practiced with courage and passion. His words ring out today to those who thirst for peace with justice with the same urgency with which we heard them then when soldiers were killing and dying in Viet Nam and another immoral President was waging an unjust war for oil.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr said, "Violence as a way of achieving racial justice is both impractical and immoral. I am not unmindful of the fact that violence often brings about momentary results. Nations have frequently won their independence in battle. But in spite of temporary victories, violence never brings permanent peace. It solves no social problem: it merely creates new and more complicated ones. Violence is impractical because it is a descending spiral ending in destruction for all. It is immoral because it seeks to humiliate the opponent rather than win his understanding: it seeks to annihilate rather than convert. Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love. It destroys community and makes brotherhood impossible. It leaves society in monologue rather than dialogue. Violence ends up defeating itself. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers." In his Nobel Peace Laureate's Acceptance Speech, Dr. King spoke of both the immorality and impracticality of choosing the path of viol... more -
The current voting system is tilted toward the rich!
VoteSizing.org seeks to re-balance the system through vote reform, giving the lower income and middle class brackets more opportunity to voice their opinions in government and have a say in issues affecting their everyday lives!
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VoteSizing.org seeks to re-balance the system through vote reform, giving the lower income and middle class brackets more opportunity ... more -
YouTube - Martin Luther King III Discusses Media Ownership
Martin speaks about the consolidation of media ownership.
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YouTube - Martin Luther King III Speaks at 2007 CBC
Listen to Martin Luther King III interviewed at the CBC- Congressional Black Caucus.
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YouTube - MLK III speech at March Against hate Crimes
Hear Martin Luther King III's rousing speech at March Against Hate Crimes in November 2007.
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Martin Luther King III Tells Congress "Mobilize Will to End Poverty in America."
Martin Luther King III told Congress the U.S. does not lack the means to end poverty, it lacks the will. Mr. King said that if we can spend trillions on war and destruction in Iraq, we must mobilize the will to bring the 35 million Americans living below the poverty line out of poverty.
Martin Luther King III told Congress the U.S. does not lack the means to end poverty, it lacks the will. Mr. King said that if we can ... more -
Martin Luther King III Hosted by New Mexico Pueblos
Photos of Martin Luther King III on his Realizing the Dream Listening and Learning Tour in June 2007 to three New Mexico Pueblo communities.
New Mexico Realizing the Dream Coordinators Pearl Means, Charleen Touchette and Liesette Paisner arranged the visit for Mr. King and American Life Television to hear from the leaders and people in communities working to end poverty to reignite the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King III and Martin's mother Coretta Scott King.
Mr. King and the communities he visited were filmed for a video on Poverty in America that premiered in Washington, D.C. on October 25, 2007 and is aired on the American Life Television Network. Photos of Martin Luther King III on his Realizing the Dream Listening and Learning Tour in June 2007 to three New Mexico Pueblo commun... more -
Dr. King 40 Years Ago Today
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "Drum Major Instinct" sermon exactly 40 years ago today.
This speech delivered at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 4, 1968 is mixed with Ayo Technology by 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, and Timbaland.
This is the mix featured on 94.1 KPFA and at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2008. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "Drum Major Instinct" sermon exactly 40 years ago today. ... more -
I have a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr., was taken from us too soon and we must never forget what he achieved and was working for.
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Rare and unpublished photographs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
He is gone but there is soo much that still needs to be done. We need a Dr. King for the 21st century. Got any suggestions?
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