Black Stories. Black Truths. Everyone wants a piece of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
Feb 6, 2024
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.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy
04:55 • 11min
Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.'s Strategy of Nonviolence and Perception of Saintliness in the Civil Rights Movement
15:52 • 2min
Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in Contemporary Protests
17:38 • 7min
Reclaiming Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy and Racial Education
24:19 • 7min
Exploring Civil Rights Movement memory, show subscriptions, and acknowledgments
31:23 • 2min