On August 28th, the BBC World Service will mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech with a unique tribute program. The speech is one of the most powerful and passionate political statements of the 20th century and the program will commemorate Dr. King’s life and work through his own words. Global figures will celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by reading sections of the speech which resonate with their own experiences and aspirations.

This program will broadcast at 1030 EDT.  To accommodate, Business Daily at 1030 EDT and Witness at 1050 EDT on August 28th at will be dropped.  Please note the junction at 1050 EDT will not be available.

This program is not available for download and must be carried live.