RADIO: Fascinating Story on MLK's 'I Have A Dream' Speech
This is an excellent radio story from NPR that details how MLK's famous "I have a dream" speech was created and the explores the sources that inspired it. It also looks at the intellectual issues surrounding the work. This is worth your fifteen minutes.
Summary from the 'On the Media' website.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermons frequently relied on improvisation - King drew on sources and references that were limited only by his imagination and memory. It’s a gift on full display in King's 'I Have A Dream' speech, but it also conflicts with the intellectual property laws that have been strenuously used by his estate since his death. OTM producer Jamie York speaks withDrew Hansen, Keith Miller, Michael Eric Dyson and Lewis Hyde about King, imagination and the consequences of limiting access to art and ideas.
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly Hawks on
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I actually showed a great link that I used with my students this week that talked about his improvisation from ABCNews you can find that and the other activities that I did with my students on my blog...
http://inspirationflies.blogspot.com/2013/01/teaching-i-have-dream-...
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Permalink Reply by Ryan Goble on
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Kim, thanks so much for sharing! You should consider posting excerpts of your excellent blog in the discussion forums - it is a great way to build your audience AND share your excellent ideas! Great resources! Thank you sharing!
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