Martin Luther King Jr, Conservatives, & Misquoting the Dream
Hola mi Gente! The exploitation of King’s name, the distortion of his teachings by conservatives, is one of the uglier developments in contemporary American life.…
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Malcolm X as Magneto, King as Prof. X and Blacks as X-Statix?
For the past couple of years (or so), the original inspirations of Professor X and Magnetohas made their internet rounds. The likenesses between Martin Luther…
That Saddening Moment When Martin Luther King’s Image is Disrespected
Martin Luther King, Jr. has always been revered for the work that he has done and the influence he has left on others. Having a…
Limbaugh: More Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Than Obama?
So, Rush Limbaugh thinks he’s like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rush Limbaugh is one funny white man. No seriously, folks; the sooner you accept…
March on Washington is History – Now What?
Been working all day trying to come up with a word to describe how I feel, now that The People’s March honoring Dr. King and…
March on Washington: MLK’s Dream, Justice, & the IRP6
In watching yesterday’’s activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington in 1963. I was…
The Martin Luther King Jr. that’s Never Quoted [VIDEO]
Let’s face it, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been watered down over the years. As opposed to being tghe radical he…
Would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Be Happy About “The State of White America” Today
It’s a pretty nasty day today here in the city of Memphis. Today just so happens to be the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of…
Dr. Jared Ball on the Repackaging of Martin Luther King Jr. [VIDEO]
“Martin Luther King Jr. stood for revolutionary transformation; he is used today to support policies that he fought against.” – Dr. Jared Ball I was…
When Did The Civil Rights Movement Stop Moving?
As we reflect on what would have been the 82nd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we arrive at a moment where “Black”…