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"A Burning House" — MLK and the American Experiment at The Apollo Theater
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, join WNYC and The Apollo for an inspiring tribute honoring Dr. King’s dream, and a timely dialogue on the ongoing project of forging an equitable society. Jan 19, 2025
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WNYC & The Apollo Theater Present: The Inconvenient King
Join WNYC and the Apollo Theater for their 18th annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., LIVE on Sunday, January 14 at 2 p.m. Dec 7, 2023
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WNYC & The Apollo Theater Present: "Apollo Uptown Hall: MLK — Blueprint for the Culture"
The 17th annual Apollo Uptown Hall MLK celebration focuses on Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement of the 60's as the template for modern social and civil justice movements. Jan 15, 2023
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The Strategic King: MLK's Visionary Leadership
WNYC and the Apollo Theater's 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration focused this year on King's skill — and enduring influence — as a political media strategist. Jan 12, 2020
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Watch Now: WNYC, Apollo Theater Commemorate the Legacy of MLK
See lively conversations with notable guests, including former MLK advisor Dr. Clarence Jones, Women’s March co-founder Linda Sarsour and Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors. Jan 14, 2018
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WATCH LIVE: WNYC Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
See the annual commemoration at the Apollo Theater, hosted by Brian Lehrer and Jami Floyd. This year's theme: Where Do We Go From Here?: MLK and the Future of Inclusion. Jan 14, 2017
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Mayor Says MLK Would Be Disappointed his Legacy Hasn't Led to More Change
If Dr. Martin Luther King were alive today, Mayor de Blasio says he would scold the country for "going backwards on voting rights" and allowing educational disparities. Jan 18, 2016
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Remembering MLK: Describe Race Relations or Your Cultural Identity in Six Words
At an event commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., WNYC asked the public to share thoughts about race and identity. Here's what some of them said. What about you? Jan 18, 2016
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White Privilege and Personal Agency
WNYC held its 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Apollo Theater. Hear conversations about white privilege with immigration activist Jose Antonio Vargas and more. Jan 18, 2016
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Former Attorney General Eric Holder at #WNYCMLK
WNYC held its 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Apollo Theater. Hear an excerpt from the event: a pre-taped interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder. Jan 18, 2016
