'UK at the Half' Reports on MLK Day Events

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2015) — An overview and description of Lexington's MLK Day events given by MLK Day Committee members George Brown, Chester Grundy and Terry Allen was featured during the "UK at the Half" that aired during the UK vs. University of Alabama basketball game, broadcast on the radio Jan. 17.

The MLK Day planning committee hosted numerous events and activities to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The committee organizes and presents several outstanding events each year in downtown Lexington. This year, the Freedom March was followed by a special commemorative program featuring guest speaker, Susan Taylor, and the musical sounds of the trombone shout band, Zeb Harrison and the Sound of Praise. Also, the Kentucky Theatre, hosted a free showing of the movie "Red Tails." 

"UK at the Half" airs during the halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and is hosted by Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Marketing.

To hear the "UK at the Half" interview click on the play button below. To view a transcript for the Nov. 30 "UK at the Half" interview, click here.