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Dr Martin Luther King Jr: 60 years since ‘I have a dream’

Sixty years on from Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s "I have a dream" speech, we discuss the influence of his words and the role of faith in social justice and anti-racism movements.

Baptist minister Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered his "I have a dream" speech on 28 August 1963 to crowds of over 250,000 in Washington DC as part of the Great March, which called for jobs and freedom for African Americans. It helped spur the passage of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964. On the 60th anniversary of this legendary speech, Emmy award-winning journalist Sherri Jackson meets speakers from differing religious backgrounds and experiences to talk about how they have been influenced by Dr King's words. They discuss the details of his vision, and the role of faith in securing social justice and in anti-racism protest today.

Produced by Nina Robinson
Series producer: Rajeev Gupta
Production coordinator: Mica Nepomuceno

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