In celebration of the newly-modernized Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, MLK Library Friends commissioned a special choreographed performance by Alexandra Hutchinson, a DC native, and her ballet partner Derek Brockington, both of the esteemed dance troupe, the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Alexandra grew up in Southwest Washington D.C. and frequented both MLK Library and the Southwest location. In 2020, Alexandra and Derek executive produced the now viral “Dancing through Harlem,” a choreograp

In order to bring the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom to life in virtual reality, TIME embarked on a three-year journey to virtualize Martin Luther King Jr. and his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Here’s a look behind the scenes. https://ti.me/33BNhhk | TIME

The family of Martin Luther King Jr. reflected on his legacy and how his role in American history applies today at a wreath laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in D.C. on Sunday. | NBC Washington

💐High above D.C., the MLK Library rooftop is buzzing with life—bees, birds, and community. It’s free, beautiful, and belongs to all of us. | DC Public Library

Sneak Peek of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

How do we conduct research for our local history articles and videos? A big part of our research takes place at local archives, like the People’s Archive at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Here’s how you too can research at the DCPL! #library #librariesofinstagram #dchistory #dmv #localhistory #archive #archives | WETA