The Truth Day of Days
Jan 20, 2025
In this captivating discussion, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. shares insights from a life-altering meeting with theologian Howard Thurman in 1958, following King's recovery from a stabbing. They delve into the emotional aftermath of violence and the strength found in community support. King reflects on how this pivotal encounter transformed his approach to the Civil Rights Movement, emphasizing resilience and the necessity of inclusivity. Listeners are invited to explore themes of faith and fellowship that defined a crucial moment in history.
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Podcast Retelling King's Recovery
- The podcast "Day of Days" recounts King's recovery and his vital meeting with Howard Thurman in Harlem Hospital.
- It is a dramatic retelling rooted in a true story from 1958 early in King’s civil rights work.
MLK Jr.'s 1958 Stabbing Incident
- Martin Luther King Jr. was stabbed in the chest by a mentally disturbed woman during a book signing in Harlem in 1958.
- The attack happened early in his career, around 10 years before his assassination.
Thurman's Spiritual Influence
- Howard Thurman was a theologian who sought alternatives to organized religion, focusing on spirituality to unite people.
- His ideas influenced Martin Luther King's approach to the Civil Rights Movement.
