MLK, Malcolm X United In Lexington By Resurrected Theater Company

WEKU | By Rich Copley

Published January 17, 2014 at 6:00 AM EST

A pair of plays draw upon icons of the 1960’s to deliver important messages this weekend. Plus, a present-day icon performs in Lexington. Here with a preview of this weekend’s events is Rich Copley of the Lexington Herald. Rich spoke with WEKU’s Charles Compton.

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