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MLK Day: The bigger picture
Every third Monday of January, millions of American students rejoice in unison as school closes for a day. However, many forget that the reason for nationwide closures is the remembrance of the remarkable life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. From the holiday being put into law in 1983 to the first observance by the whole country in 1986. The recency of the establishment of the holiday is a reminder that the Civil Rights movement was not that long ago. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech, an empowering message that resonates with many still. On Aug. 28, 1963, King gave one…
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Cuba: finding freedom and voice
In this short op-doc, we talk about Cuba. Civil rights are fundamental to our lives. We often take them for granted. For over six decades the people of Cuba were stripped of their basic freedoms. Julianna Corral’s grandfather tells his story of living in Cuba and escaping communist rule. Julianna Corral reports.
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Gentry, Seigenthaler inspire students to stand up for what’s right
John Seigenthaler and Howard Gentry Jr. — two Nashvillians who were instrumental in the civil rights struggle — spoke to Lipscomb students as part of the observance of Black History Month.
