Posts Tagged martin luther king

"black and breathing" sign
By Amanda Alcantara • 9 years ago

Friday Feminist Fuck Yeah: An interview with a Black Brunch organizer

Ed. note: This post was originally published on the Community site.

Most direct actions aren’t meant to be a pleasant experience for their intended audience. From the Civil Rights Era sit-ins to the Montgomery bus boycott, they are meant to, as Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive.” 

Ed. note: This post was originally published on the Community site.

Most direct actions aren’t meant to be a pleasant experience for their intended audience. From the Civil Rights Era sit-ins to the Montgomery bus boycott, they ...
By Katie Halper • 10 years ago

Document of the Day: The FBI tried to blackmail Martin Luther King into killing himself

Though the right and even the mainstream frequently try to co-opt and sugarcoat Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, it is worth remembering just how radical Dr. King was. People familiar with U.S. history may not be surprised that the FBI was obsessed with and spied on King. But even the jaded may be surprised to learn the the FBI actually threatened King and encouraged him to kill himself.

Though the right and even the mainstream frequently try to co-opt and sugarcoat Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, it is worth remembering just how radical Dr. King was. People familiar with ...
By Katie Halper • 10 years ago

Happy Martin Luther King Day

We are taking the afternoon off in honor of Martin Luther King Day. But here are some great articles, videos, and links which honor King’s life and highlight his legacy speaking truth to power. (Video transcript and more after the jump.) 

We are taking the afternoon off in honor of Martin Luther King Day. But here are some great articles, videos, and links which honor King’s life and highlight his legacy speaking truth to power. (Video transcript and ...