From John “Salty” Soltis, Bridgeport Public Library:
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1963 “March on Washington” actor and writer David Mills returns to the Black Rock Branch August 29, 7 p.m. for a presentation of some of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s most renowned speeches Including: “I Have a Dream;” “Letter from a Birmingham jail;” “The Vietnam war speech;” “Mountaintop;” “Drum major.”
Mr. Mills will conclude his presentation with a reading of “Dr. King’s eulogy.”
Prior to Mr. Mills’ presentation, Carolyn Vermont, past president of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP will offer her perspective on the historical significance of the March on Washington and Dr. King’s famous speech.
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Thanks to Mr. Soltis for his post regarding the Aug 29th events at the Black Rock Public Library to commemorate the 50th anniversary (occurring on Aug 28th) of one of the greatest recorded speeches of all time by one of the greatest Americans of all time.
www .cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50153220n
Complete radio recording:
www .smithsonianmag.com/multimedia/audio/128077288.html
It still is hard to believe King was just 34 when he spoke to the ages on that day … and then less than 5 years later, was just 39 when an assassin’s bullet took his life.
This should be a very informative presentation. I hope it is well attended as well as the March on Washington this weekend headed by Martin Luther King’s eldest son, a most eloquent speaker.
On a side bar, the movie “The Butler” was just excellent across the board. A great history lesson from a different perspective but very timely, emotional and well produced and acted by an all-star A-list cast. There are so many aspects of black history here in the United States and this film as well as 42 put a real face on the Civil rights movement of the 20th century. Those freedom riders, many nameless, have changed the lives of millions, black and white, Jew and Christian. May Martin Luther King’s memory be forever a blessing.
*** Hard to believe this speech was given 50 years ago, no? It still excites me even today, whenever I hear Dr. King give this magnificent speech! *** AMAZING ***