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TV One shines a light on Stevie Wonder and Gil Scott-Heron’s work to rally support to establish a holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. in the two-hour, two-part special Unsung Presents: Music & The Movement airing tonight, Monday, January 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET/7C. The project was produced by Emmy and 8-time NAACP Image…
Yesterday, the Atlanta Hawks announced an unprecedented partnership with the estate of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and Nike with the release of its 2020 –21 MLK Nike City Edition uniform. For the first time in the league’s history, the initials…
“Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of an American hero – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through the power and urgency of his message, Dr. King marshalled a movement of millions for jobs, justice, and equality. And he has inspired generations since to stand up to prejudice wherever it is found. “But today is…
http://youtu.be/Z8tPfhahcgY The NBA has a strong history of firsts when it comes to breaking down racial barriers and proverbial glass ceilings. In this spot, we explore the strides made within the NBA that not only embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, but the overall guiding principles of the Civil Rights movement….
A collection of NBA stars reflect on the most salient attributes of Dr.King and how they led to a profound and lasting effect on American society.