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How The Henry Ford is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. over the holiday weekend

For the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, The Henry Ford in Dearborn is hosting a full weekend of programming to celebrate Dr. King's legacy and birthday. Host Stephen Henderson speaks with The Henry Ford's Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ellen Hill Zeringue about the activities taking place from January 17 to 19.

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