Queen Latifah set to host Change Together: From the March on Washington to Today on Facebook Watch

Queen Latifah is helping Facebook Watch commemorate the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington with a new Facebook Watch special.

Latifah, 50, will host Queen Latifah set to host Change Together: From the March on Washington to Today, a one-hour special that will stream on Facebook Watch Thursday, August 27.

The singer and Oscar-nominated actress will be joined by civil rights activists, educators, entertainers and other speakers who will address the history of systemic racism while encouraging viewers to vote. 

Host: Queen Latifah is helping Facebook Watch commemorate the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington with a new Facebook Watch special

‘I can’t think of a more important time than now to recognize the powerful changemakers from the ’60s and how we can bring the same needed energy to the present,’ Latifah said in a statement.

‘I hope you love watching this program as much as I loved hosting it,’ she continued.

Among those confirmed to speak during the special are Amanda Seales, Angela Rye, Common, Danny Glover, Fat Joe, Heather McGhee, Jamarria Hall, Kendrick Sampson, LaTosha Brown, Matt McGorry, Patrisse Cullors, Rashad Robinson, Reverend Al Sharpton, Richie Reseda, Samantha Francine, Scott Budnick, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tylik McMillan and Will Packer, the latter of which will also executive produce.

Important: 'I can’t think of a more important time than now to recognize the powerful changemakers from the ’60s and how we can bring the same needed energy to the present,' Latifah said in a statement

Important: ‘I can’t think of a more important time than now to recognize the powerful changemakers from the ’60s and how we can bring the same needed energy to the present,’ Latifah said in a statement

‘In order for this to be more than just a moment in time we must be honest and thoughtful about our history and how far we have and haven’t come. This show is in depth and unflinching,’ Packer said in a statement.

Packer will executive produce the special with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Kelly Smith executive produced the special with dream hampton, who serves as the showrunner.

‘It is an honor to be a part of such an important and historical project that will educate, entertain and inspire the culture,’ Collins said in a statement.

Deep: 'In order for this to be more than just a moment in time we must be honest and thoughtful about our history and how far we have and haven’t come. This show is in depth and unflinching,' Packer said in a statement

Deep: ‘In order for this to be more than just a moment in time we must be honest and thoughtful about our history and how far we have and haven’t come. This show is in depth and unflinching,’ Packer said in a statement

The special will stream live Thursday at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET and will be featured on Facebook’s #LiftBlackVoices tab.

The special will air one day before the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington, which happened on August 28, 1963.

An estimated 250,000 people marched to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African-Americans, culminating in Martin Luther King Jr.s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. 

Special: The special will stream live Thursday at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET and will be featured on Facebook’s #LiftBlackVoices tab

Latifah is coming off her portrayal of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone With the Wind, in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Hollywood.

She is also slated to star in a gender-swapped reboot of The Equalizer on CBS, where she will portray the enigmatic Robyn McCall, who uses her considerable skills to help people in trouble.

The original series ran for four seasons on CBS from 1985 to 1989 starring Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, with Denzel Washington playing Robert Woodward in the 2014 movie adaptation The Equalizer and its 2018 sequel The Equalizer II. 

Equalizer Queen: Latifah is coming off her portrayal of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone With the Wind, in Ryan Murphy's Netflix series Hollywood

Equalizer Queen: Latifah is coming off her portrayal of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone With the Wind, in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Hollywood