Roland Martin
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#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968"
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April 6, 2026
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1:50:14Now Playing#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
April 4, 1968 remains one of the most devastating days in American history. At 6:01 p.m. in Memphis, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel—a moment that sent shockwaves across the nation and ignited uprisings in cities across America.
In this powerful reflection, those who knew and worked alongside Dr. King share where they were when the news broke and how that moment changed their lives forever. Their voices bring us back to the grief, the disbelief, and the urgency that followed the loss of a leader whose vision extended far beyond civil rights—into economic justice, peace, and dignity for Black Americans.
Through these firsthand accounts, we revisit not just the tragedy of that day, but the enduring impact of Dr. King’s life, his commitment to nonviolence, and the unfinished work that still calls for action today.
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