The MLK that's never quoted

Fe2002

September 1, 2011

This speech is really striking a chord in me right now... just wanted to share. I'm planning a road trip this year to check out the monument. Have any of you seen it yet?

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlvEiBRgp2M]The MLK that's never quoted - YouTube[/url]

nickchris

September 1, 2011

Yea, people seem to like the turn the other cheek stuff usually portrayed. Much more to MLK Jr. The push to self preservation and economy was supposed to be the next step. Not unlike Malcolm X message.

We may peruse to see the monument at some point.

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millie58

September 5, 2011

It does strike a chord. Guess it hits a nerve with some folk.

Fe2002

September 17, 2011

I agree wholeheartedly! Since I posted this video, I think I've replayed it 100x... there is something in his words that are speaking to me personally. I'd heard this speech years ago, but sometimes you aren't "ready" and for some inexplicable reason - this time I was "ready".

This speech literally knocked me over the head and I felt like my eyes were wide open. I think I will replay it again... :)

WorldTraveler

I spent a lot of time not appreciating MLK because I thought he was too soft. It wasn't until college when I was introduced to more of his speeches, letters, etc. ("America gave us a bad check") that I began to respect his perspective.

Fe2002

January 16, 2012

Bumping up in honor of the holiday... :)

Hopeful_in_CO

January 16, 2012

I got to see it when I was in Washington DC in August. I was actually there the week before the official unveiling.....and was attempting to check in at the airport when the earthquake hit.