January 20 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day to celebrate the life, legacy, and profound impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As you celebrate, check out these specials on the WHRO airwaves.
RADIO
WHRV FM 1 p.m.
MLK Three Landmark Speeches
In this special, two leading King scholars are asked to pick three landmark speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and discuss their impact on society and his legacy. The speeches include the remarks Dr. King made in March 1965 at the conclusion of the Selma-Montgomery marches, his 1967 speech “Beyond Vietnam,” and his last address in Memphis, the night before his assassination in 1968.
WHRO FM 6 p.m.
Atlanta's King Celebration Concert
This broadcast from American Public Media features the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Chorus, Ebenezer Baptist Church Chorus and Band, with special guests like singer Gregory Porter and words by Reverend Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, including music by composers Carlos Simon and Joel Thompson.
STREAMING
Extra Credit: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Content partners include U.S. National Park Service, Meet The Helpers, WUCF, American Black Journal, Detroit PBS Kids, and The Diatribe. Featuring student host, Brooke.
Finding Fellowship
Finding Fellowship captures how the seeds for potential reconciliation were planted in the same fields where slave masters once terrorized. This film shares how one community came together in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and offers an example of how communities can lean on their shared heritage to progress.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Looking for videos or materials to teach your kids or enhance learning in your classroom? Our education team has assembled various resources to learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection
Dive into this thoughtfully curated compilation of digital media resources to inspire meaningful conversations in your classroom about the life, legacy, and profound impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore engaging videos, interactive materials, and thought-provoking lessons that highlight key moments in the Civil Rights Movement, the principles of nonviolent resistance, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.
Civil Rights Movement: The Declaration's Influence | Interactive Lesson
In this interactive lesson, students explore key speeches given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. They will analyze how he employed language to connect the movement to the Declaration of Independence and to justify its goals.