Black Culture Connection

Wisconsin's 33rd annual tribute and ceremony celebrates Dr. King's life and legacy through words and music.

Watch the 2013 MLK Day Celebration.

Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Overby of Wisconsin Public Radio from the Capitol rotunda in Madison on Jan. 21, 2013.

The PBS Black Culture Connection is your resource and guide to films, stories and voices across public television centered on black history and culture.
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Jackie Robinson Beyond Baseball
How well do you know this basebal legend beyond the field?
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Harriet Tubman
Revisit the life and legacy of this conductor of the Underground Railroad.
10 facts about Harriet Tubman

Masters of Jazz: The Next Generation
Meet musician, teacher and mentor Thara Memory, and two of his previous students, Esperanza Spalding and Hailey Niswanger.
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American Masters "Sister Rosetta Tharpe"
Meet the godmother of rock & roll who influenced Elvis, Chuck Berry and so many others.
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Independent Lens "The House I Live In"
Examine the human costs of America's longest war — the war on drugs.
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2012: Daybreak of Justice
Dr. Jonathan Overby of Wisconsin Public Radio hosts the 32nd annual State of Wisconsin Tribute & Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event took place on Monday, Jan. 16 in the Capitol rotunda in Madison. Watch the full program.

2011: Heal the World
Full Program (2:14:18)
Welcome, Opening Remarks and Honor Guard
Music, Dance and Community Spirit
MLK Heritage Awards and Music
Keynote Address: Michelle Alexander
Governor's Proclamation
Speech Excerpt, Final Song and Close

2010: Standing in the Breach
Welcome and Opening Songs
MLK Heritage Awards
Dance, Music and Spoken Word
30th Anniversary Presentation
Keynote Speaker: Victor Woods
Honor Guard and Proclamation
Speech Excerpt, Final Award and Close

2009: Dare to Live the Dream
Welcome and Opening Songs
MLK Heritage Awards
Music and Spoken Word
Keynote Speaker
Honor Guard and Proclamation
Final Song, Speech Excerpt & Close

2008: Yes We Can!
Welcome, Music and Dance
Awards & Good Community
Guest Speaker: Gloria Ladson-Billings
Continuing Ceremony and Music

1968 Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr is remembered on April 5, 1968, the day after his assassination. Combining studio interviews of community and civic leaders with reactions of people on the street, King's legacy and his impact on the civil rights movement are examined. Watch the full program.