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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul appeared in a black and white TV spot for MTV on Monday, calling for a unified America in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. (MTV) more >

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul appeared in a black and white TV ad for MTV on Monday, calling for a unified America in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

I think peace will come when those of us who have enjoyed the American Dream become aware of those who are missing out on the dream, the Kentucky Republican says in the ad.

The future of our country will be secure when we break down the wall that separates us from the other America, Mr. Paul says. Lets wish Martin Luther King a happy birthday by uniting the two Americas into one America that includes justice for one and justice for all.

MTV is programming in black and white on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to encourage people to talk about race in America.

The retro-look programs will air for 12 hours and include statements from politicians, such as Mr. Paul, Rep. John Lewis and Sen. Cory Booker, and celebrities, including Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Jordin Sparks, Pete Wentz and actor David Oyelowo, who played the role of Dr. King in Selma, The Associated Press reported.

The device of turning us black and white is going to be really visually a jolt to say, you know what, there are differences and if we are going to ever get to a freer, more equal society, the best thing we can begin to do is talk about them, MTV President Stephen Friedman said.

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Rand Paul talks race on MTV: 'Break down the wall that separates us'