#drking

[ptseti]

“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defence than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death.”

Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., “A Time to Break the Silence,” April 4, 1967

This is when he became public enemy number 1

[callm3otter]

The passive suicidal ideations this man is going to have next season is going to be crazy (Jack too)

[kheelcenter]

March for Jobs and Freedom, On This Day in 1963

#OnThisDay Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” Speech in 1963 at the March for Jobs and Freedom in Washington D.C. to thousands of union members.

Lost to history is the emphasis on the March for the fight for jobs that paid a living wage and the role of the labor movement in organizing this massive demonstration.

Images above depict members of the International Ladies’ Garment Worker Union (ILGWU) packing Pennsylvania Station in New York City, standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, heading on buses to Washington D.C., and marching through the capitol with ILGWU signs.

[ritware1850]

Reposted from @thatsnotrightpolitics #thatsnotrightpolitics #race #class #power #privilege #politics #help #Drking #people https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAxUkvprln/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[teeco]

Y’all got ya generalized quote of MLK to post on this day then forget about the tragedies inflicted on African Americans any other day because you can’t be bothered to advocate for those in need but you want the world to know you’re not THAT type of racist or racist at all because you support Dr. Martin Luther King jr and think Obama was his legacy but still wishes the blacks would just get it together since it’s not so hard, I mean look at (insert cliché black person) they got their life together so the blacks must be making it up, but anyway, happy Martin Luther King jr day. Now let’s put a hold on implementing voter change until later this year because we need the blacks to come out in droves to vote us.

Anyway, “A change is gonna come”-Dr. Martin Luther King oops! That’s Sam Cooke. Whatever, doesn’t matter.

[lifegrowsgreeninc]

Peace, love and an equal system for all. Rest in power, Dr. King.

[fancyfairywings]

Posted @withregram • repost from @intersectionalenvironmentalist In honor of Dr. King, we’re not staying silent in the face of oppression, injustice or intolerance 🗣️ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an agent of radical change 🎇 As we reflect on his legacy, let’s not forget that his profound impact has been watered down + weaponized to market products, police “unacceptable” forms of protest + uphold narratives that support oppressive systems 🙅🏽 ⚒️ 🐑 In honoring the legacy of Dr. King + the folks that supported, inspired + fought for freedom alongside him, we’re only telling relevant, revelatory + revolutionary truths. 🔊 🌞 🤝 graphic by @eileenjawn 💓 research by @dnaeetheehistorian ✨ @lexiiimh ✨ @greengirlleah #MLK #MLKDay #DrKing #MartinLutherKingJr #IntersectionalEnvironmentalist #IE #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism https://www.instagram.com/p/CKM6huCMo5Z/?igshid=1169xjhzd0zbb

[scientificphilosopher]

Dr. King was a radical, not a saint. Don’t let his political radicalism be whitewashed and sterilized by this popular narrative that he was a moderate political pacifier and prophet of unity. He was not that, nor was he perceived as such in his time. Let’s not forget that in 1966, two years after he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Gallup Poll found that 63% of Americans had an unfavorable opinion of King, with just 33% viewing him favorably. This moderate narrative has emerged as our culture’s political sensibilities have shifted and white society wanted his legacy to be more comforting and palatable. His image and quotes are now co-opted by a society to advocate for ‘colorblind’ equality and to prop up damaging capitalist institutions, while we as a society continue to ignore many of the causes that Dr. King fought so passionately for — causes like the expansion of voters rights and labor rights, fair housing opportunities, opposition to US militarism and imperialism, and a radical restructuring of society to eliminate poverty and redistribute wealth and power. As Cornel West put it, 'If King were alive today, his words would threaten most of those who now sing his praises.’ Do his legacy justice by learning about what he stood for and by getting involved. Yes, he was an advocate for peace and social justice. But he was so much more. 'In the end,’ said Dr. King, 'we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.’