Nation remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Oprah Winfrey and cast members from the Oscar nominated film “Selma” marched in a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. It was one of many events around the nation ushering in Monday's federal holiday for the slain civil rights leader. Remembrances of the King legacy come amid somber reflection by many on incidents in which unarmed black men were killed by police in recent months. The incident spurred protests and heightened tensions in the U.S. On this MLK day, click below to hear Alabama Public Radio’s national award winning coverage of the 50th anniversary of key moments in the state’s fight for civil rights.