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In his new PBS series, Faces of America, The Root’s editor-in-chief, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., traces the ancestry of 12 famous Americans. Take a look at excerpts from Elizabeth Alexander's interview.
Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Faces of America--Elizabeth Alexander -
Unlike many of his predecessors, King addressed both social reality and spiritual needs.
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Stands Alone -
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. But he also had an action plan. As African Americans living in the 21st century, we need one, too.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Action Plan -
The slain civil rights leader’s legacy in African-American music.
Musical Dedications to Martin Luther King Jr. -
Now it's time to start get busy reclaiming your audacity of hope. Taking a cue from Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Bunche would be a start.
An Open Letter to President Barack Obama, Winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize -
Who do you think could bring the gravitas to play the part of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Who Will Play Martin Luther King Jr.? -
Barack Obama may defy many conventional notions of blackness, but his rhetoric is firmly rooted in black soil. While some listen for echoes of Lincoln in Obama's inaugural speech, others will hear Malcolm and Martin.
Sounds of Blackness
