Is America Possible?

On Holy Saturday, which marks the 59th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech—crafted by historian, activist, and beloved teacher Vincent Harding—we gather with our partners from Union Theological Seminary to ask again the question Harding posed to this nation: Is America Possible?

There will be music, dance, and a dramatic multi-voice re-reading of the prophetic Beyond Vietnam speech that King delivered on this very day in 1967.  Join for that event only or stay for a follow-up On Being podcast conversation and recording with Krista Tippett, Lucas Johnson, and Michelle Alexander. Come remember, reckon, and renew democracy’s promise. We hope you will join us.

DATE: Saturday, April 4, 2026

TIME: 3:00 PM

LOCATION: The Riverside Church, Nave, 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027