National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, MLK Memorial Site

National Great Blacks In Wax Museum Founded with the objective to inspire and educate all through the history of the African American experience, the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is the only museum in the world to feature wax figurines of primarily famous African American historic figures. Owner and Curator Dr. Joanne Martin joins us to share the inspiration behind the museum and the impact it has had thus far. The museum features many notable historical figures, including Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Joe Louis and George Washington Carver. Website: www.greatblacksinwax.org Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Boyhood home and neighborhood of the influential civil rights leader, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site retraces the footsteps and experiences that led King to become the equality activist that made such an impact during the 50's and 60's. Rebecca Karcher, representative of the National Parks Service, shares her insights about this important historic site. Listen to the audio on demand now, on Special Collections...the museum radio show. Website: www.nps.gov/malu