Monday, January 16, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Rep. Keith Ellison on Rev. Martin Luther King Day
Midday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a discussion about race and religion in America. Jan. 16 is by presidential proclamation Religious Freedom Day. Why is this day important?11:00 a.m.GuestsKeith Ellison: US Representative (D-Minn.) 5th district. Elected 2006. Minnesota State Representative 2003-2006.More from MPRMLK Jr.: Beyond Vietnam (01/17/2003)Resources
MLK biographer Taylor Branch on Dr. King's legacy
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch will deliver the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture at Gustavus Adolphus College. Branch is considered the preeminent biographer of Martin Luther King Jr. and has written a trilogy of books that document the Civil Rights era.12:00 p.m.More from MPRTowering legend, flawed man? King's image evolving (01/15/2012)Volunteers get active on Martin Luther King Day (01/16/2012)Report: Quote on MLK memorial will be changed (01/13/2012)Dr. Billy Taylor comes to celebrate MLK (02/13/2009)Powell: Keep fighting for King's dream (01/19/2009)Speeches marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day (01/19/2009)The origins of (01/19/2009)Resources
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