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Today is the day we honor one of the most important people in history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Accordingly, NBA stars have taken to Twitter to reflect on the man, this celebratory holiday of his life and work, and of course the importance to remember Dr. King's dream. Check out what some of the biggest players in the world had to say about the Civil Rights icon below. -
NBA Martin Luther King Day: League Giving Fans 11 Hours of B-Ball Monday
The NBA has decided to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in a big way this year: The league's slate of 12 games will stretch approximately 11 hours and includes four nationally televised contests. Along with the competition, the league also dropped a new "MLK" television spot today, featuring the "I Have a Dream" speech noting several photos of prominent African-American basketball accomplishments. According to BMI Elite, the spot will run for five weeks. -
Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron and Malcolm Cecil Reflect on How They Created Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Music and politics are often at an impasse. It's arguable the affect music can have as a force behind political motion--and how music can ultimately effect change on a large scale.
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