Mentors to Martin Luther King, Jr.

A panel discussion was held on mentors to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and influences on his thinking. Imam Emeritus Plemon el-Amin… read more

A panel discussion was held on mentors to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and influences on his thinking. Imam Emeritus Plemon el-Amin moderated. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience.

Howard Thurman, who served as dean of theology at Howard and Boston Universities, was a Morehouse College classmate of Martin Luther King, Sr, and he served as a mentor, spiritual adviser, and a friend to Martin Luther King, Jr. Morehouse College President Benjamin Elijah Mays taught Martin Luther King, Jr., and became a lifelong friend.

“King, Mays and Thurman: Interfaith Pioneers” was a program of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection, held at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel.

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Mentors to Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Program ID:
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Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 11, 2012 | 9:32am EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Feb 22, 2012 | 3:51am EST | C-SPAN 3

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