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Those who remember The Merv Griffin Show, which ran on TV in various forms from 1962 to 1986, remember that Merv Griffin often had interesting conversations with guests from a number of fields, not just entertainment. In 1967, Griffin sat down with Martin Luther King Jr. to discuss the Civil Rights Movement. In the segment, … Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. on “The Merv Griffin Show””
On April 14, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech at Stanford University. During this time, which was about one year before King’s death, Dr. King’s movement addressed a range of issues, including race, Vietnam, poverty, and economic justice. This speech at Stanford would become known as “The Other America” speech, and King … Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr.: “The Other America””
Most today are familiar with Martin Luther King Jr. giving powerful speeches, but it is rarer to see clips of him engaged in conversation. For MLK Day this year, check out the following video when King appeared on Meet the Press on March 28, 1965. In the video, King discusses voting rights, police brutality, the … Continue reading “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On “Meet the Press” After Selma-to-Montgomery March”
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, and Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day here in the United States. Below are some recent stories related to the holiday. For more history on the holiday, as well as Stevie Wonder’s birthday song for the great man, check out this Chimesfreedom post on MLK Day. – … Continue reading “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day News: From D.C. to Burma”
In the documentary “Searching for Lin Zhao’s Soul,” filmmaker Hu Jie investigates the life and execution of a young woman who struggled for human rights in China.