What an honor! Jackson is one of the most notable figures of the civil rights movement and was a trusted friend of Dr. King. Reporters recently caught up with the Reverend who said that Dr. King would be proud of LeBron James. Hit the jump for details.
(Video) NBA: Jesse Jackson Believes That Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Would Be Proud Of This Superstar
Oprah Winfrey’s Martin Luther King Jr. Movie “Selma” Has A Release Date; Find Out Inside!
Recently, fans learned that beloved media icon and billionaire club member Oprah Winfrey would be involved in the project that would bring historic Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr’s life to the big screen in a film that will be titled, “Selma”. According to reports, a date for its release has been slated. Get deets on the film’s release inside.
IFWT Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On The Day Of His Passing
46 years ago today, we lost one of the most influential leaders in the Civil Rights movement that helped paved the way for people of all races to get along and live side-by-side today. On April 4th, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His legacy will always and forever live on. Watch his legendary “I Have A Dream” speech in honor of his life below. Rest In Peace, MLK!
(Video) Mary J. Blige And Angela Bassett Star As Betty Shabazz And Coretta Scott King
Malcom X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are two of the most known and important figures of Black History. After the two leaders were murdered and even before that, their wives supported all of their movements and stood by their husbands through everything. Although Dr. Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King are well known publicly, we don’t really see much about their personal lives and struggles of raising their children as widows. Lifetime Network has announced that they will be airing a TV movie, Betty & Coretta, on February 2nd at 8pm. Angela Bassett will be playing the role of Dr. Shabazz while Mary J. Blige will be starring as Mrs. King. The film will be focused on Betty and Coretta’s work following their husbands’ death. Mary J. Blige and her husband, Kendu Isaacs, take on the role of exectutive producer while Shem Bitterman directs the film. The role of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr will be played by Malik Yoba and Lindsay Owen Pierre will portray Malcom X. Check out the trailer for Betty & Coretta below.
Kicks: @Nike Basketball Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Nike Basketball Honors Dr. King with BHM collection featuring LeBron X, Kobe 8, KD V, Hyperdunk. This Collection is phrased “Be Bold. Be True.” to celebrate athletes who are fearless in action and fueled by a purpos according to Nike. Check out the collection after the jump… DJ JUANYTO
Does Malcolm X Deserves A Federal Holiday?
Every Martin Luther King day I swell with pride as we celebrate an extraordinary black American and remember King’s magnanimous ideals. But I also hear a voice in my mind saying, “I wonder if there’ll ever be a holiday celebrating another black American?†Is there just one black American who merits a holiday? Continue reading after the jump. Capri S. Follow @capriSUNshine
