Stevie Wonder helped make MLK Day a reality, now he’s telling the story

An upcoming documentary reveals how Stevie Wonder’s activism and a now-iconic song helped secure a federal holiday for Dr.
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Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday': The song's MLK Day connection

Discover the surprising origin of Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' and its role in the campaign to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national ...

How Stevie Wonder Helped Make MLK Day Official

In 1980, Wonder recorded the tribute “Happy Birthday”, specifically calling for a national holiday around King’s birthday in ...

How Stevie Wonder’s hit song helped create a new US holiday

On 15 January 1981, music legends Diana Ross and Gladys Knight, along with the 'godfather of rap', Gil Scott-Heron, joined ...
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Stevie Wonder launches ‘Sing Your Song’ tour to inspire unity ahead of election

Legendary musician Stevie Wonder is set to embark on a highly anticipated 10-city U.S. tour titled “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” coinciding with the upcoming presidential ...
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The genius of Stevie Wonder: Hits, impact and influence

A true musical genius, Stevie Wonder has played a monumental role in music and its surrounding culture for over six decades. One of the biggest-selling Black musicians in history, this multi-talented ...