Paley Center Celebrates Black History Month | Two Mind’s, One Movement Exhibit | New York Premiere of National Geographic’s “Genius: MLK/X”

Kick off Black History Month with the Paley Center for Media’s exhibit: Two Minds, One Movement! The showcase will celebrate the incredible lives and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. The Paley Center will also serve as host of the New York premiere of National Geographic’s docudrama series, “Genius: MLK/X.”On Thursday, February 1, the Paley Center will host the New York premiere of National Geographic’s “Genius: MLK/X.” The latest installment of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning Genius franchise, “Genius: MLK/X,” focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X and how their dueling philosophies helped usher America through the Civil Rights movement. The docudrama series brings their wives, often portrayed as peripheral figures, to the forefront and shows them as formidable equals of the movement. Check out the film trailer below.  

The February 1st event will include a reception for all attendees at 5:30 pm, with the docudrama screening at 6:30 pm. After the screening, there will be a discussion with actors Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.), Aaron Pierre (“Malcolm X”), Weruche Opia (“Coretta Scott King”), and Jayme Lawson (“Betty Shabazz”), and showrunners Raphael Jackson Jr. and Damione Macedon.

This is a complimentary event for Paley Partner Members. For information on becoming a member, click HERE. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. So, RSVP today. Note that there is a two-ticket limit per Paley Member. 

The public will be able to view the film along with a curated selection of documentaries and interviews celebrating the incredible lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X as part of the Paley Museum exhibit Two Minds, One Movement. The exhibit will also include posters, signs, newspapers, and personal items that marked the paths of these influential leaders along with activities that aim to educate and inspire or test your knowledge. 

The Two Minds, One Movement exhibit will be open to the public from February 1 to March 3, 2024 (Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:00 to 6:00 pm). To purchase exhibit tickets, click HERE.

Don’t forget to check back as Broadway Stages celebrates the long history of African American experiences and achievements throughout February!