Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Failures | Vann R. Newkirk II
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Challenging the Myth and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The podcast hosts Vann R. Newkirk II, a writer at the Atlantic, to discuss the mythologization and misunderstanding of Martin Luther King Jr. They delve into his stance against the Vietnam War, his letter from Birmingham Jail, and the controversial viewpoint that his assassination ended a revolution. They also reflect on the civil rights movement, the remaining disparities faced by black people today, and the role of women in the movement.
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