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

MLK Day is an appropriate time to address the rampant injustices that continue to define our nation and our world.
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 Day: 5 Films To Watch Honoring the Legacy of Dr. King

Here is a quick round-up of some BET.com-approved movies 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