- By Mabel Pais
WNYC Radio (NYC Public Radio) in collaboration with The Apollo Theater of Harlem will host the annual MLK event at The Apollo (as it’s popularly called), honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday while exploring Dr. King’s enduring legacy through the lens of belonging, reflecting on his vision for a just and inclusive society. This takes place on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2 pm. Doors open at 1 pm.
PROGRAM
WHEN: Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
WHERE: The Apollo, 253 West 125th Street New York, NY
DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes
Through powerful conversations with prominent public intellectuals, community and faith leaders, authors and artists the organizers will ponder democracy and civil rights under a second Trump administration.
Featuring appearances from organizers Michael Hill, Janae Pierre, Brian Lehrer and Terrance McKnight.
Join the team for this inspiring tribute as we honor Dr. King’s dream and engage in a timely dialogue on the ongoing project of forging an equitable society.
RSVP & TICKETS
This event is free with RSVP. RSVP @ ticketmaster.com/wnyc-the-apollo-present-apollo-uptown-new-york-new-york-01-19-2025/event/00006179B91A182C.
Free tickets will be available starting Tuesday, Jan. 7.
For the schedule updates, visit apollotheater.org/event/uptown-hall-25.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will air on WNYC on Monday, January 20 at 2 pm and 8 pm.
The Apollo
The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.
The Apollo is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.
WNYC
On July 8th, 1924, WNYC began broadcasting at 570 AM. In battle with other stations and the FCC, the frequency shifted over the years to 810 AM, 830 AM and finally to its present location at 820 AM.
The station added an FM antenna and transmitter on top of the Municipal Building and on March 13, 1943 began full operation on the “static-less” FM band. During the WWII and into the 1950s, WNYC was the city’s primary clearing house for civil defense information.
It also expanded its child-oriented programming while continuing to be a leader in classical and American music programming. In March 1995, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani agreed to sell WNYC AM and FM to the WNYC Foundation for $20 million. On January 7, 1997 the City transferred ownership of the licenses to the WNYC Foundation and on March 11, 1997, the licenses were assigned by the Foundation to WNYC Radio. The station strives to continue a legacy of innovative programs under the distinguished leadership of President and CEO Laura Walker, the first non-mayoral appointee in WNYC’s history. With the launch of wnyc.org in 1998, the station extended its virtual community internationally.
In October 2009 WQXR joined WNYC as part of the New York Public Radio family followed two years later by WNJT FM-Trenton, WNJB FM-Sussex, WNJY FM-Netcong, and WNJO FM-Toms River comprising New Jersey Public Radio and WQXQ in 2013. WNYC Studios were launched in 2015 as a major new multi-million-dollar investment to incubate talent and double down on podcasts.
Today, WNYC Radio (93.9 FM and 820 AM) is the most listened-to public radio station in the United States. With extraordinary support from listeners, corporations and foundations WNYC Radio is now independent of city government having paid for its broadcast licenses. WNYC is a member station of National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Radio International (PRI). Since 1940 WNYC and WQXR have been honored with 22 Peabody Awards and citations.
WNYC’s history of providing innovative and award-winning news, educational, cultural and public affairs programming reflects the enormous diversity and cultural depth of the New York metropolitan area.
To learn more about WNYC’s rich broadcast legacy go to Archives and Preservation.
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