The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You Won’t Read About in Textbooks

In this episode, from our series on Teach the Black Freedom Struggle, our host, Jesse Hagopian, a high school teacher, speaks to Brooklyn College Professor of Political Science and author, Dr. Jeanne Theoharis, about her recent article, Martin Luther King Knew That Fighting Racism Meant Fighting Police Brutality.

Theoharis speaks about the white-washing of Dr. Martin Luther King, and the intricate connections between his life’s work and the issue of police violence against Black people. Theoharis also talks about the white media’s approach to talking about racism, eliminating much of its context and significance, particularly outside the South. She also grounds the conversation in the difficulties of being an educator and the importance of community during these times. Read about the event and find related resources.