Mariann S. on civil unions

Jeremy E. on wedding planning

William N. on crossing state lines

Jones has said he is often asked about King and who is living today who is most like him. Kojo asked, instead, what people seldom ask, and he wishes people would realize, about the man who is so often mythologized.

On Martin Luther King Jr.

While parts of the speech were written in advance, some of it was improvised on the spot, including the most famous passages. Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson played an integral part in the inclusion of "the dream."

On Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson

Kojo spoke with speechwriter Dr. Clarence B. Jones on Wednesday, Aug. 21, about concerns of violence leading up to the Aug. 28, 1963, March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and how those concerns ultimately influenced the location of the event.

On Violence At The March

Jones discusses the significance of deciding to write the "I Have a Dream" speech in the future tense.

On Using The Future Tense In "I Have A Dream"

Jones also shared insights into how Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches were written, both generally and in the case of his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

On His Speechwriting Process

During the June 27 Politics Hour, Kojo shares how he really feels about Maryland Rep. Andy Harris' attempt to stop D.C. from decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana.

Kojo On Maryland Rep. Andy Harris

To kick off a Kojo Roadshow event on diversity in Montgomery County schools, students from the Springbrook High School debated whether greater student body diversity could affect the achievement gap.

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