JOURNAL ARTICLE

A New VR Experience Shows How The Demands of MLK's 'Dream' Speech Are Still Unresolved.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chow, Andrew R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a new virtual reality project titled "MLK: Now Is The Time," created by TIME Studios, which allows users to engage with Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have A Dream" speech in a contemporary context. This interactive experience emphasizes the ongoing relevance of King's message regarding systemic injustices faced by BIPOC communities in America, contrasting the idealized view of his speech with its urgent themes of anger and demand for action. The project includes immersive elements, such as simulating a police encounter, to convey the realities of racial inequality. Additionally, it follows a previous project, "The March 360," which recreates the historical March on Washington. The experiences are designed to foster awareness and encourage discussions about activism and social justice, particularly in educational settings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163679562
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