Skip to Main Content

Origin of the Dream

The discovery of a recording of a speech King delivered in Rocky Mount, NC in 1962 revealed a key to the origins of the "I have a dream" speech King delivered in the Civil Rights March on Washington in 1963, probably the most famous and consequential speech in the history of the United States. Among the insights it provides is proof of the inspiration King drew from the work of Langston Hughes.
Length 56:46 Premiere: 06/01/26

Sponsored by:

Blue background with yellow text reading KET Forums and a check schedule buttonBlue background with yellow text reading KET Forums and a check schedule button

Specials

TV Schedules

Jump to Recent Airdates

Upcoming

Origin of the Dream

The discovery of a recording of a speech MLK delivered in Rocky Mount, NC in 1962, revealed a key to the origins of the "I have a dream" speech King delivered in the Civil Rights March on Washington in 1963.

  • Wednesday June 24, 2026 5:00 am ET on KET
  • Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:00 am CT on KET
Jump to Upcoming Airdates

Recent

Origin of the Dream

  • Friday June 19, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday June 19, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KET
Top

Explore KET