Posts Tagged ‘MLK’
HBO’s ‘King In The Wilderness’ Examines The Final Years Of Dr. King (Teaser)
April 5, 2018
We’ve posted on activist/educator Dr. Bernard LaFayette on here, a close associate of Dr. MLK Jr. back in the day. Bet money he could speak on this and more (and he might). But let’s see what this HBO joint has to say. Looks intriguing.
Coming in April, this documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the last few years of his life, from the vital role he played in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to his assassination in 1968.
– HBO
The Assassination Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (Documentary)
April 4, 2017
“Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader of the African-American civil rights movement and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who became known for his advancement of civil rights by using civil disobedience. He was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968, at the age of 39. King was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:05PM that evening. The King family and others believe that the assassination was carried out by a conspiracy involving the US government, as alleged by Loyd Jowers in 1993, and that James Earl Ray was a scapegoat. In a 1999 civil trial that did not name the US government as a defendant and sought $100 from Jowers, with both the family and Jowers cooperating together and the only presenting parties, the jury ruled against Jowers and Unidentified Conspirators”
Stafford Battle – “MLK Mix”
March 31, 2017
Who really killed Dr. Martin Luther King? Who did it?!
Smooth with the undeniable roughness. Call for justice from Stafford Battle in the form of a battle hymn. Powerful song singing to the hearts of those who seek righteousness; especially those who can stand the heat, stay in the kitchen, AND stir the pot. And look, Dr. Cynthia McKinney, the firebrand politician and activist is definitely on board!
Have you heard ‘MLK Mix’ by Stafford Battle on #SoundCloud? This song is an absolute "must-hear." Still need justice.https://t.co/uTY2RRTXC2
— Cynthia McKinney PhD (@cynthiamckinney) March 31, 2017
Lots of revelations and little discussed facts in here, too.
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Tags: Cynthia McKinney, Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK, MLK Jr., MLK Mix, Stafford Battle | 
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Marcus Garvey Inspired MLK & Mandela; Today His Son Is Asking President Obama To Pardon Him (Video)
December 23, 2016
“Today we look at another request for a presidential pardon, this one from the family of Marcus Garvey, a pioneering figure in the Black Freedom struggle in the early 20th century who inspired generations of civil rights activists around the world. In the 1920s, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover targeted Garvey for his political activity as a leader of the Pan-African movement. Garvey was convicted in 1923 on a charge of mail fraud and sentenced to five years in jail. His charges and conviction effectively ended Garvey’s political movement and eventually led to his deportation back to Jamaica. We speak to Marcus Garvey’s son, Dr. Julius Garvey, who is leading the Justice4Garvey effort.”
JUSTICE4GARVEY.COM
PART 2 OF THIS INVERVIEW AFTER THE JUMP BELOW…..
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J.Keys Performs ‘Keymo Therapy’ LIVE @ Pianos in New York City (Video)
February 25, 2015
J.Keys, an emcee originally from Detroit who now hails in NYC, recently headlined the MLK SOULstice (MLK Tribute Show). Â He performed the track “Blow The Dust Off “ from his Keymo Therapy album live at Pianos in New York City. Â J.Keys is backed up by a band giving the crowd a soulful energetic performance. Â If you were at Jayforce.com’s Beatz & Lyrics Show 15-year anniversary showcase then you caught J.Keys rocking the stage in Atlanta. Â Whether it’s NYC, ATL, Sydney Australia or South Africa (all places J.Keys has performed at) you can expect a quality performance!
– ArtByOdell: Twitter / SoundCloud
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Swiff D – “King”
January 27, 2015
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
– Swiff D
Following MLK Day, and as a fitting prelude for Black History Month, please vibe out to this Swiff D jawn “King.” Taking Dr. King’s words and laying some lush choral boom-bap on an underlying track. Genius!!
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Classic Clips: 12-Year Old Kanye West Recites Poem Dedicated To Martin Luther King, Jr (Video)
January 23, 2015
Any of you have to do that MLK Jr. Day poem… in front of the school? Were you nervous? Got it on video? Did you go mega-platinum and marry a Kardashian later in life? Good for you: So did Kanye! Aww, watch li’l Yeezy give his very important reading in tribute to a very important man.
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Black Thought Says MLK’s ‘Dream’ Is Almost a ‘Nightmare’ Similar to a Boondocks Episode (Video)
January 16, 2012
The team over at ALLHIPHOP caught up with The Roots frontman Black Thought who spoke about the great things about Martin Luther King Jr’s dream, but in contrast to the notion of at what cost today in 2012. I don’t disagree with Black Thought’s analogy that Aaron McGruder’s “Return Of The King” episode of The Boondocks is similar to what’s going on today with our communities. Pay attention to the interview so you can fully understand the context from which Mr. Tariq Trotter & The Wurx are speaking…
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The BLITZ – 1/17/11 MLK JR DAY
January 17, 2011
No matter if you’re at work today or off due to the holiday, keep his legacy & what it means in mind. It’s the BLITZ! Happy Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Day! More news, speeches, & information from around the world after the jump…
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