Martin Luther King, Jr.

Woman Tries To Set Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth Home On Fire, Police Say

The house could have been torched in seconds if bystanders didn’t intervene, says Atlanta fire chief.
12/08/2023

Chris Rock Set to Direct Biopic About Martin Luther King Jr. With Steven Spielberg as Executive Producer

This marks the comedian’s fourth directorial endeavor.
10/06/2023
20:27
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S1 • E7
America in Black
March on Washington 60 Years Later

Activists discuss sexism in the Civil Rights Movement, George Raveling explains how he got the original "I Have a Dream" transcript, and Rep. Justin Pearson shares his hopes for the future.
08/28/2023

'BET News Presents: America in Black’: Commemorating the Historic March on Washington with Tenn. State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, PJ Morton and More

The season finale of the monthly news magazine premieres on August 28.
08/25/2023
40:11
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S1 • E3
America in Black
LL Cool J, Black Land Reparations and The Shade Room

LL Cool J discusses his longevity in hip hop, reparations activists explore the process of reclaiming stolen land, and The Shade Room founder Angie Nwandu ponders her media company's future.
04/03/2023
21:31
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S3 • E19
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living
Fight the Power

Jeremy gets an invite to join the Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Brown, Cora and Leah share their protest stories; and Phillip, Sandra and Lindor sneak off to a Black Lives Matter protest.
12/07/2022

Opinion: To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Biden Should Take Action To Protect Black Voters

Despite bringing up the filibuster, the president’s words mean nothing without action from him and the Democrats
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
1:39

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

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Granddaughter Speaks Out On Voting Rights

"We're battling the same issues,” Yolanda Renee King said.
11/08/2021