American Public Media

For generations, African American orators have been demanding justice and equality, reminding America to make good on its founding principles of democracy. Hear some of these seminal speeches in "Say It Plain".

This special explores the mental health needs of people serving in the military, and of veterans. We hear about how combat and non-combat military duty can impact mental health.

Archival tape, oral histories and contemporary interviews paint a vivid picture of the last, and what may have been the most difficult year of Dr. King's life.