Martin Luther King Jr.: The Birth of a New Nation

April 7, 1957 (about 67 years ago)

Martin Luther King uses the Exodus and the story behind Ghana's liberation from Britain to show the steps in attaining freedom.

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Source: The King Center

Malcolm X: Interview with Louis Lomax

January 1, 1963 (over 61 years ago)

In this Interview of Malcolm X by Louis Lomax, He mainly gives the message that the White Man's time is up by providing examples from current events and biblical passages. He gets to explain some of the more controversial statements that he has previously made by that time. Malcolm X also reinfor...

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Chief Joseph: From Where the Sun Now Stands

October 5, 1877 (over 146 years ago)

Chief Joseph surrenders to the United States Army after attempting to lead his people to freedom in Canada and suffering days of battle in freezing cold conditions.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Knock at Midnight

June 11, 1967 (almost 57 years ago)

Martin Luther King uses Jesus' parable about a man who seeks help from his friend at midnight to illustrate man's need for faith, hope and love - the three loaves of bread that will nourish man's spiritual hunger during the dismal hours of human civilization.

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Source: The King Center

Aaron Huey: America's Native Prisoners of War

September 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)

In this passionate talk, photographer Aaron Huey tells us of his relationship with the Lakota people. He narrates the dark relationship of the Native American Indian with the US government. He awakens us with his powerful images and thought-provoking history lesson.

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Source: TED

Malcolm X: After Bombing/Speech at Ford Auditorium

February 14, 1965 (about 59 years ago)

In this speech, Malcolm X stresses that the Black people must unite as one, not only those in America but in the whole world. He also talks about how the press has been insidiously used by the government to discredit the Black man and make him hate himself. He warns also that 1965 will be more ex...

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Anna Deavere Smith: Four American Characters

February 1, 2005 (about 19 years ago)

Anna Deavere Smith captivates the audience with her portrayal of four different Americans who all captured what life is about.

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Source: TED

Martin Luther King Jr.: The American Dream

July 4, 1965 (almost 59 years ago)

Martin Luther Kings speaks of the American Dream to be a land of peace and equality for all Americans no matter the color, race, or religion. (Note: Audio may be from a different version of the speech than the transcript below in this case).

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Source: The King Center

Martin Luther King Jr.: Why Jesus Called a Man a Fool

August 27, 1967 (over 56 years ago)

Martin Luther King explains who the fools in our society are. A lot of men have forgotten that they are merely creations of a Supreme Being and fail to recognize their weaknesses.

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Source: The King Center

Malcolm X: Interview with Dr. Kenneth Clark

June 1, 1963 (almost 61 years ago)

In this short interview of Malcolm X by Dr. Kenneth Clark, Malcolm X defends their position on being accused of preaching hatred and racism. He states the aims/goals of the Black Muslim Movement in contrast to those of Reverend Martin Luther King's.

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