A thread of excerpts from #MLK books, speeches, essays and sermons. On today, the 50th anniversary of the day he was assassinated, learn about #MartinLutherKingJr, and his thoughts on relevant issues, from King. From ‘Beyond Vietnam’... #MLK50Forward
#MLK on the doctrine of white supremacy and the doctrine of racism. From ‘In A Single Garment of Destiny: A Global Vision of Justice,’ a collection of his works. #MLK50Forward#MartinLutherKingJrmlk50forward.org
#MLK on “softmindedness” and “toughmindedness” and how each affects race relations, racism and race prejudice. From his book, ‘Gift of Love.’ #MLK50Forwardmlk50forward.org
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A thread of #MLK speeches and sermons in which he speaks truth to power, shares about his philosophy of nonviolence and expounds on issues of injustice and what our righteous, rigorous response should be. Relevant. Revelatory. Revolutionary. #MLKDay#MLK50Forward
“This problem of spiritual and moral lag, which constitutes modern man's chief dilemma, expresses itself in three larger problems which grow out of man's ethical infantilism.” From #MLK’s Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, ‘The Quest for Peace and Justice’ #MLKDay
“It's more difficult today because we are struggling now for genuine equality. And it's much easier to integrate a lunch counter than it is to guarantee a livable income and a good solid job.” From ‘The Other America.’ #MLK#MLKDay#MLK50Forward