Simply Superior, January 14, 2022

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Classie Dudley, president of the Duluth Branch NAACP (left), and her father, Harrison Dudley, discuss present-day applications of the Rev. Martin Luther King's political advocacy in the locally produced documentary, "Dr. King's Words Into Actions."
Classie Dudley, president of the Duluth Branch NAACP (left), and her father, Harrison Dudley, discuss present-day applications of the Rev. Martin Luther King’s political advocacy in the locally produced documentary, “Dr. King’s Words Into Actions.” Photo courtesy of Jeremy Gardner.

As the Twin Ports area observes the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we hear excerpts from a new locally produced documentary on “Simply Superior.” Produced by Jeremy Gardner for the Duluth Branch NAACP, “Dr. King’s Words Into Actions: Black Empowerment Across The Generations” presents conversations between multiple generations of area residents sharing perspectives on Dr. King’s statements. Topics on voting rights, economic justice, criminal justice, health and environmental equity, and more are discussed. Audio from the film will premiere on “Simply Superior” in observance of the Twin Ports’ Martin Luther King weekend activities, most of which are being held online at duluthnaacp.org/mlk due to Covid-19.

Also, “Simply Superior” host Robin Washington is joined by WPR reporter Danielle Kaeding and Duluth News Tribune executive editor Rick Lubbers for the weekly roundup of regional news. This week’s roundup includes the city of Superior’s first official observance (other than by proclamation) of the King holiday.

Episode Credits

  • Robin Washington Host
  • Robin Washington Producer
  • Ezra Wall Producer
  • Classie Dudley Guest
  • Doug Bowen-Bailey Guest

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