Memories of an icon

As the nation honors the civil rights pioneer, six friends recall their fondest memories of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Click on a photo to hear their unique stories.

Credits

Portraits

  • Jeremy Freeman

Producers

  • Angie Walton
  • Sean O'Key
  • Matthew Rond
  • Shana Darnell
  • Shakera Cherry
  • Edward Popwell
  • Eddie Williams
  • Lori Daniel
  • Tenisha Bell

Photo credits

  • Abernathy: Couresty Juanita Abernathy
  • Lowery: Courtesy Reverend Josephy Lowery
  • Young: Couresty Goodworks International, Atlanta
  • Jackson: Courtesy Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Affiliates
  • Clayton: Flip Shulke
  • Lewis: Getty Images
CREDITS