James Brown is to be presented with the Martin Luther King Jr award for his services to music at a ceremony at the Sheraton New York Hotel tomorrow. The award recognises the work of those who uphold the principles that the legendary civil rights leader stood for.
On receiving the award, Brown says: "It is nice to be thought of for such an honorable award that means so much to so many people. Dr King was a man who fought for our country, for better, harmonious relationships and for hope for a better world for everybody. I, along with many others have the utmost respect for such an inspirational life-leader. We can all relate to his beliefs and we continue to follow that dream."