Everyone wants a piece of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
Feb 6, 2024
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Author Hajar Yazdiha discusses the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, highlighting how his radicalism has been appropriated by political agendas. The episode explores the whitewashing of King's image, the influence of the Civil Rights Movement on modern protests, and the importance of reclaiming his true legacy amidst commercialization and political exploitation.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy has been coopted by various political groups for their agendas.
The podcast discusses how marginalized groups have adopted civil rights tactics to advocate for their rights.
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Martin Luther King Jr. was relatively unpopular when he was assassinated. But the way Americans of all political stripes invoke his memory today, you'd think he was held up as a hero. In this episode, we talk about the cooptation of King's legacy with Hajar Yazdiha, author of The Struggle for the People's King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement.