Course Overview
Four months after his assassination cities began to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by placing his name on city streets. Research indicates there are currently, close to 1000 streets now named after MLK. Unfortunately, on many of these streets, blight and injustice overwhelm residents. The deterioration on many MLK Boulevards is not random. There are several reasons why many streets are struggling.
What is KING BLVD Dreams to Reality?
An educational course exploring the unfortunate reality of MLK BLVD and how to envision a brighter future.
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL:
Understand the reasons why many MLK Boulevards are located in blighted communities.
Grasp the historical complexities of MLK BLVD and discover possible solutions for the future.
COURSE INFORMATION:
- PRICE: $99.00 (taxes may apply)
- Designed for ages 6th grade and up.
- 60 min course completion time (estimated).
- Curriculum taught in conjunction with King Blvd movie.
King Blvd in the News
Click on Detroit Local 4 profiled the King Blvd movie highlighting it's connection to the legacy of Dr. King. Click the photo below to see the full story.
Designed for Classroom Instruction
This course is created for interactive classroom group instruction. Starting at 6th grade and older, the facts, data and insights presentation can spark impactful dialogue among students.
Access to Exclusive Movie Content
Gain access to video clips, images and interviews from the King Blvd movie. In addition to media content, course takers will explore the critical research that led to the creation of the movie.
Community Action
Plan
An in-depth strategic document detailing step-by-step instructions for positive and transformative community engagement on MLK BLVD is available for download within the course.
Example Curriculum
On the Movie Screen and in the Classroom
This course was designed in conjunction with the King Blvd movie. The research facts and data from this course were used to create a fictional movie about a young man who lives on MLK Blvd and decides to improve his community. You do not need to have watched the movie before taking this course. However, if you have not seen the movie we encourage you to watch the full movie after completing this curriculum.
The Course Creator: Earl
Hi. My name is Earl. I'm a writer and director from Detroit, MI. I have created several music videos, short and feature films and collaborated with artists who've been featured on networks such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Comedy Central and Tubi. As a young man growing up in Detroit, MI I noticed our MLK street didn't reflect the world-changing leader I learned about in school. The reality of MLK BLVD didn't match the legacy of Dr. King.
It's a common perception in the Black community that MLK BLVDs are usually in "the hood" but we often don't talk about the reasons why. With this course, we get an understanding of the history along MLK BLVD but also are charged with forging a better future. What are you waiting for? Let's get started!
The Course Designer: Aaron
Hi, my name is Aaron David Harris. I make animated films, audio dramas, and interactive projects. My projects have been selected for several Oscar-qualifying film festivals including Slamdance, HollyShorts, and the Nashville Film Festival.
Prior to my career in filmmaking, I spent over ten years as a college professor and instructional designer at several colleges and universities across the country including Nova Southeastern University, Miami Dade College, Broward College, Medaille College, The University at Buffalo, and Cuyahoga Community College.
Earl and I have known each other for over 30 years, going back to our days as kids in Detroit, attending church and talking about the cartoons we enjoyed. It is a blessing to lend my skills to help honor the legacy of Dr. King.
