Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his ties to Massachusetts.
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Historian Discusses Martin Luther King
January 20th, 2025 | Civil RightsMartin Luther King Day Events On The South Shore
January 17th, 2025 | Civil Rights
The South Shore will be joining the nation in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day this weekend. There are many events planned. Plymouth No Place for Hate is hosting a weekend of events. It begins Friday at seven p.m. with a screening of “I am MLK Junior” at the Plimoth Patuxet Museums. On Saturday […]
Hall Becomes New Leader Of Urban League Of Eastern Mass
May 25th, 2023 | Civil Rights
Rahsaan Hall speaks with WATD’s Christine James about his new role as the President and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts.
Local Civil Rights Leader Reflects On King’s Legacy
January 18th, 2021 | Civil Rights
Bishop Tony Branch, Vice President of the Brockton NAACP discusses Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy with WATD’s Dan McCready and discusses an upcoming event on Saturday. The 35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Celebration will take place Saturday morning at 9 a.m. For more information click here. Photo Credit: Whitehouse.gov