Just days after the start of the Greensboro sit-ins, in February 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered what would become a widely influential speech titled, “A Creative Protest.” Despite the historical and rhetorical significance of what is commonly known as the “Fill Up the Jails” speech, no recordings exist. Here, for the first time, using advanced digital and audio technology, this project provides an opportunity for scholars, students and citizens to experience and explore this important speech.

The Virtual Martin Luther King Project contributes to contemporary humanities scholarship through emphasizing an understanding of context, providing direct engagement with the importance of location, highlighting the content of this speech in relation to our contemporary moment, and illuminating the material consequences of this experience. Additionally, the MLK project enables a deeper consideration and understanding of the very nature of public address as experience.

This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence.

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