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Pro tip: When talking about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., try referencing something other than his “I Have a Dream” speech or “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” It’s not that those aren’t profound, but Dr. King has so many other speeches, sermons and writings to draw from. Like this one, from “Unfulfilled Dreams,” March 1968: “I don’t care who you are, I don’t care where you live, there is a civil war going on in your life ... Every time you set out to love, something keeps pulling on you, trying to get you to hate.” I’d like to think that Dr. King would want these words remembered today.
 
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Connecticut Public is honoring the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with special programming today.
  • John Lewis - Get in the Way is a film that chronicles the journey of the civil rights hero, congressman and human rights champion from his humble origins to the corridors of power on Capitol Hill. Noon, CPTV Spirit
  • The film Roads to Memphis tells the fatefully entwined stories of assassin James Earl Ray and his target, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., against the backdrop of the turbulent forces in American society that led the two men to their tragic collision in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. 1 p.m., CPTV Spirit
  • In addition to the aforementioned films, CPTV Spirit will air several episodes of the popular series Finding Your Roots. Among those featured are actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata, NBA star Carmelo Anthony, musician Jon Batiste and entertainer Queen Latifah.
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Celebrate The Life Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Connecticut Public Radio   

Connecticut Public Radio will present special holiday programming today to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Tune in at 9 a.m. for King Stories, a one-hour documentary that goes beyond the history books to reveal rarely told stories about the more personal and private sides of King. 

The program is hosted by Julian Bond, a social activist and leader in the civil rights movement. Joining him are other major figures tied to the civil rights movement: Ralph Abernathy, David Garrow, Dick Gregory, Mark Lane and Larry Williams.

At 1 p.m., check out Ida B. Wells’ Battle to Uncover the Truth. This one-hour program examines the amazing life story of Wells, who was born to enslaved parents on a Mississippi plantation during the Civil War.

Wells became a powerful investigative journalist, overcoming death threats in her fearless and courageous mission to document the domestic terrorism against African Americans that came to be known as lynching. She also helped to found the NAACP and advocated the right to vote for women and black Americans.

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  • Connecticut is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with concerts, film screenings, dance and fundraisers throughout January, according to The Hartford Courant. Among today’s events are activities and celebrations at several museums, a day of dance, and three documentary showings at Real Art Ways in Hartford.
  • New England Public Radio delves into the story of an 18th century enslaved Massachusetts woman who sued for and won her freedom, long before the movement to abolish slavery began.
  • Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says he has had enough of regressive housing policies that segregate his city, and he wants state leaders to do something about it, The Connecticut Mirror reports.
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KING STORIES 9:00 am

This one-hour documentary is a collection of captivating stories told by close friends and associates of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Host Julian Bond and several insiders -- Ralph Abernathy, David Garrow, Dick Gregory, Mark Lane and Larry Williams -- share rarely documented stories about the personal and private sides of King.
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IDA B. WELLS' BATTLE TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH 1:00 pm

Born to enslaved parents on a Mississippi plantation during the Civil War, Ida B. Wells emerged as an influential investigative journalist. She overcame death threats and published widely in her quest to document the domestic terrorism against African Americans that eventually became known as lynching. Join us for a look at Wells’ incredible life story.
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