Black History on VideoEducation 2000 Inc. 754309023627 Benjamin E. Mays - His Power - His Drive - His Skills

This program covers the life and career of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, known as one of the most successful ministers and educators ever. Rev. Dr. Mays served as president of Morehouse College and elevated the college to international acclaim. One of his students was the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Mays is the mentor of Dr. King. Interviews with former Morehouse College students give you a strong perspective on why Dr. Mays is regarded as one of the most influential educators ever President Jimmy Carter talks about the close relationship he had with Rev. Dr. Mays who served as his Presidential Advisor. This program discusses their relationship and find out from Rev. Dr. Mays why Rev. Dr. King knew that he would ultimately be killed fighting for human rights. Noted alumni who Rev. Dr. Mays influenced as President of Morehouse College includes Surgeon General David Satcher, M. D. and Louis Sullivan, M. D. former Secretary for Health and Human Services and President of the Morehouse School of Medicine. Morehouse is the only all-Black male college in the U. S. Former Ambassador Andrew Young and Congressman John Lewis were also influenced by Dr. Mays.