MLK Day, Shelley v Kraemer, and Extraordinary Black Missourians
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As we take this day to observe the impact Martin Luther King Jr. had in the ongoing struggle to achieve equality in the United States, it's important to remember the uphill battle faced in establishing this holiday. In this article by HEC's Kelly Maue, we reflect upon his impact during the civil rights movement and the efforts made afterwards to cement his legacy.
MLK in STL
In this edition of HistorySpotlight Public Historian Cicely Hunter shares the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Future of Integration speech delivered in St. Louis in 1960.
Shelley v Kraemer
Learn the locally rooted history of the important Shelley v Kraemer US Supreme Court case that determined racially restrictive housing covenants could not legally be enforced.
New LED Ink
Meet the scientists at Washington University who are making breakthroughs developing a cutting edge ink that can be used in a ballpoint pen to write custom LEDs!
Extraordinary Black Missourians
Discover a book chronicling the lives of over a hundred history-making Missourians of color and be inspired by these influential pioneers, leaders, performers, and athletes.
Kranzberg Arts Foundation
Hear from artists who have participated in the Kranzberg Arts Foundation's expanded Residency Program and discover how these musicians, visual artists, and writers have benefited from the experience.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, a hobby born during the pandemic that grew from a small farm to a new restaurant; in November of 1960, more than 2,000 people gathered in St. Louis to hear Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr speak; the stories of black Missourians who made tremendous achievements despite racial discrimination; an artist reruns to his hometown for a special exhibition of his work; a school with no required curriculum, no homework, no tests, & no grades; and a community development hub with the aim to change lives.
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