To celebrate Black History Month, Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to release a special commemorating civil rights heroes featured in its award-winning Voices of the Civil Rights Movement platform. The special — which is now available on Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo Play — features a fireside chat with King confidant and former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young.
In recognition of 10 years of Voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Comcast invited community and civic leaders to Philadelphia’s Comcast Technology Center in September 2023 to honor the civil rights heroes featured on the platform hosted by NBC TODAY’s Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones.
The special program includes an in-depth conversation with legendary civil rights leader Amb. Andrew Young, a close lieutenant of Dr. King, in which he reflects on highlights from his storied career, and his positive outlook on the future.
“We’ve been through, ‘many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come but grace brought me safe thus far and grace will lead us on.’ … We are making more progress than I’ve ever known, and we’re making it faster than any time in my lifetime.” – Andrew Young, Former U.N. Ambassador and Voices honoree
The program also honors fellow civil rights champions who contributed their stories to the Voices platform since its 2013 launch, including Tony award-winning actress Melba Moore, Freedom Rider Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, Tuskegee Airman Dr. Eugene Richardson, and fellow pioneers. The special features two musical performances from a children’s choir from Philadelphia-based nonprofit Play on Philly, who sing the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and “Let Them Hear You” from RAGTIME The Musical.
