MLK and the fight for Florida's freedom

FOX 35's Garrett Wymer hosts special, in-depth coverage of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the fight for Black Civil Rights in Florida, featuring discussions with: Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center Executive Director Regina Phillips on the state of the South and why local activists in St. Augustine invited Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to Florida. ACCORD Freedom Trail Historian David Nolan on Dr. King's activism and speeches in regards to the Monson Motor Lodge, followed by his subsequent arrest and time in the St. Johns County Jail. Plus, a discussion on the Monson's demolition and the fight for St. Johns County leaders to save the historic jail building. Historic Hampton House CEO Curb Gardner on the old hotel's landmark for the Civil Rights Movement, Miami's place in Dr. King's advocacy and the writing location for MLK's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech right here in Florida. Central Florida Urban League President and CEO Elizabeth Grace on Dr. King's sole visit to Orlando, where he hosted workshops at the Shiloh Baptist Church and the speech at Orlando's Tinker Field. Southwest Orlando Jaycees President Dana Mackey on organizing Orlando's MLK Day Parade and Dr. King's legacy in Orlando and Florida.