Martin Luther King
On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech, Radio 4 brings you a unique radio event, global figures read Dr King's words. Here is a selection of programmes from BBC Radio covering the speech and events in America in 1963.
I Have a Dream
Global figures celebrate Dr Martin Luther King's legacy by reading "I Have a Dream".
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God's Trombone: Remembering King's Dream
50 years on, Gary Younge looks behind the scenes of Martin Luther King's iconic speech.
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This Train Rides Again—Archive on 4
A recreation of the1963 train journey made to Washington by civil rights campaigners.
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Black Power—America, Empire of Liberty
African-American frustration at the slow pace of change results in riots.
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Martin Luther King Day—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The events that led to the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
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Episode 1—Black Is a Country
Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.
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Conjuring Halie
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
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Contemporary Racial Moods—The Reith Lectures, Robert Gardiner - World of Peoples
Robert Gardiner explores the myths of race; from past history to current frustrations.
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Freedom in America—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Do spontaneous protests occur? Alistair Cooke explores Rosa Parks’ infamous bus ride.
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Nina Simone—Great Lives
Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
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'And We Shall Overcome'—America, Empire of Liberty
Activists confront segregationists and President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act.
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The Back of the Bus—America, Empire of Liberty
The US Supreme Court orders schools to become racially mixed.
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The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World
Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.
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Martin Luther King—Beyond Belief
Ernie Rea discusses the faith and philosophy of Martin Luther King.
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The path to freedom
Follow the Chicago show that dared walk the line between reform and revolution.
09/03/2011—Midweek
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Clarence B Jones.
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Trevor McDonald—Desert Island Discs
Sue Lawley's castaway is newsreader Trevor McDonald
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