Singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder played a set before a drive-in rally in support of 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in Detroit. Before performing a series of his hits inclu…
5,538 viewsAmerican History TV presented live coverage of the grand opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Speakers included President Obama and the muse…
20,705 viewsSinger Stevie Wonder performed “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” "High Ground," and several other songs before a speech by President Obama at a campaign event for Democratic presidential no…
2,722 viewsDemocratic leaders and supporters gathered to honor President Clinton and to raise money to assist Vice President Gore’s presidential campaign and other Democratic races around the country. …
820 viewsAt the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the national mall, participants spoke about the legacy of the Reverend King and the civil rights movement. This program d…
10,026 viewsThe Martin Luther King National Memorial Foundation held a celebration dinner in anticipation of the August 28, 2011, unveiling of the memorial to Reverend King on the National Mall. Part Tw…
693 viewsCelebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.
7,088 viewsThe final day of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, had a theme of change. Events included the reading of party resolutions, and tributes t…
11,293 viewsMichelle Obama and several celebrities spoke to supporters at a campaign rally for her husband, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. California First Lady Maria Shriver announced …
2,265 viewsPresident Bush and three former presidents, national politicians, as well as civil rights and religious leaders paid tribute to the life and memory of Coretta Scott King at a funeral service…
4,185 viewsCoverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of life…
20,435 viewsA Funeral Service was held for Mayor Tom Bradley, and mourners paid tribute to him for his service in Los Angeles. They focused on his accomplishments and recognized his asset to the communi…
1,185 viewsOn the evening of the White House official dinner in honor of Prime Minister Tony Blair, Former White House Social Secretary Ann Stock and others commented on the festivities and took calls …
234 viewsMandela visited Detroit on his first U.S. tour since being released from a South African prison earlier this year. He addressed a large crowd at Tiger Stadium.
1,545 viewsCoverage of the Housing NOW National March on Washington for Affordable Housing. Among the featured speakers that advocated for affordable housing was the Reverend Jesse Jackson
668 viewsThis meeting discussed ways to get the bill for a national Martin Luther King, Jr holiday passed. This program ends abruptly and is incomplete. Note: due to the age of the recording, ther…
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