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Why was Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated?
When a tragedy happens, the hardest question to answer can be ‘why?’ Why did this happen? In this excerpt from “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?” Larry Hamm discusses the economical factors he believes led to Martin Luther King Jr. being assassinated. It is suggested he was assassinated for two main reasons,…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Leader and a Hero
This video is for elementary school kids. It was made by the Scholastic team. The way context is provided is perfect for this age group. They gently, yet honestly explain segregation. They also tell the students that Dr. King has passed, but do not go into detail, which may not be appropriate for younger kids,…
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I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr., HD (subtitled)
This video is the full speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington. Below, is a full transcript of the speech. The video has subtitles included. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for…