WNYC & The Apollo Theater Present: The Inconvenient King

WNYC News | Dec 7, 2023

#TheInconvenientKing

This year, the 18th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be presented LIVE at the historic Apollo Theater and available via livestream on YouTube on Sunday, January 14 at 2 p.m. ET.

Our signature special will be co-hosted by WNYC’s Kai Wright of Notes From America and Michael Hill of Morning Edition.

The powerful reminder of the timeless wisdom of the traditional African proverb: "Not to know is bad; not to want to know is worse" is more prevalent now more than ever. We will focus on a renewed commitment to understanding the context, confronting the complexity, and elevating our collective consciousness in the face of injustice and discrimination. As we reflect on the legacy of the Inconvenient King, we embark on a journey to reclaim our "woke" status. It's a call to action, a plea to remain vigilant and engaged, and an invitation to be unwaveringly concerned about creating a more equitable and inclusive world for all.

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