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August 1963, The giant freedom march through Washington in which 100,000 took part ((Getty Images))
On this Martin Luther King Day, highlights from yesterday’s event at the Brooklyn Museum featuring Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Majora Carter, Eddie Glaude, Major Owens, and Patricia J. Williams. Plus, Pras Michel of the Fugees on the earthquake aftermath.
Hear More MLK Coverage and See Pictures from Yesterday's MLK Event Here!
Washington's Latest: Haiti, Health Care, and Massachusetts Special Election
From the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti to the continued health care reform process - including a possible big complication should a Republican win the Massachusetts Senate special election tomorrow - this is a big political week. Washington Post political reporter Philip Rucker discusses the latest.
Haiti Follow-Up: Listener Charles
Last week on the program, Henry Charles Dorville called into to talk about his mother, who he believed was trapped in a collapsed building in Port-au-Prince. He's since found out she passed away in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Fugees' Pras
Haitian-American writer, actor and musician - and former member of the Fugees - Pras Michel discusses the situation in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake last week.
MLK Day: Generations Speak
Yesterday, Brian hosted, along with The Takeaway’s Celeste Hedlee, the annual Martin Luther King Jr conversation at the Brooklyn Museum. Joining him was:
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, president emeritus of Bronx Community College and former Tuskegee Airman;
Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx, ...
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, president emeritus of Bronx Community College and former Tuskegee Airman;
Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx, ...