Martin Luther King Jr.'s Hofstra University commencement speech in 1965 called on students to be 'involved participants' in history

King spoke at Hofstra the year after he won the Nobel Peace Prize and just months after "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama.

Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech | From the Editor

Martin Luther King gave his famous “I have a dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963 in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. His words touched the American soul like no other speech since the ...

Students reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at holiday screening

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands gathered across New Mexico on Monday to honor and recognize the life and legacy of the ...
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Where to watch Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches online

To survive in this world, you need to be both hopeful and strategic. You must believe that a better world is possible for you and your children, and be willing to create it. It takes a collective ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. built a legacy of nonviolent activism for racial equality

The nation today marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal observance honoring King’s profound impact while also ...
Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with speeches, song and community service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is Jan. 19, an annual celebration of the life, work, and vision of one of America’s most fervent and prominent civil rights ...

Thompson: Don't allow Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream to be deferred

In his most influential speech, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may have prophesied the moment we are currently living in.
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Perspective: Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ reminds America of its ideals

King said his dream was ‘deeply rooted in the American dream’ — a dream ‘that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed’ ...