Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

History Alive! Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Last Five Years

Historian John W. McCaskill and the Smithsonian NMAAHC take us through the final years of Dr. King's work in a special video.
01/16/2023

MLK: Rare Items That Tell The Story of His Life and Times

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Looking Back At Martin Luther King’s ‘The Other America’ Speech At Stanford – Why It’s Still Relevant

David Lai
01/16/2023

Baltimore’s MLK Day Parade Will Continue Despite Cancellation

Mayor Brandon Scott’s office will organize the parade.
01/10/2023
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Changemakers: Telfar Clemens Is The Standard

This trailblazer is the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.
01/17/2022
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Happy B’Day Harry Belafonte: The Artist-Activist Shares New Song ‘I Believe,” Discusses Voting Rights & Late-Night TV Run

“It’s important to take the risk to say what you really believe,” says the living icon.
01/17/2022

MLK Films: 5 Movies To Watch On Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Here is a quick round-up of some BET.com approved films to watch on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and ahead of Black History Month.
01/17/2022
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Changemakers: Kizzmekia Corbett Is Transforming The World, One Vaccine At A Time

This trailblazer is the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.
01/17/2022

Spice Company Runs Funny 'Republicans Are Racists Weekend' Promo

The ad comes just before Martin Luther King Day.
01/15/2022
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12 Actors Who Played Dr. MLK & Honored His Legacy

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This Weekend: Here’s What to Watch, Read, Listen to & Experience

Engage new sights, words, and sounds by Robert Glasper, Bernardine Evaristo, and J.I.D.
01/14/2022