2.1: The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 9, 2020

We have the opportunity to celebrate one of America’s greatest heroes this month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the month of January we will learn about the untold story of Dr. King and give you the tools you need to confidently teach your children about his life and his legacy. 

In this episode she covers:

• His background and upbringing 
• His time in college/graduate school
• How he came to be the spokesperson for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and then go on to be a prominent leader in the Civil Rights movement
• His influence on the election of President John F. Kennedy 
• How he was viewed as a threat to the nation and investigated by the FBI
• His philosophy of nonviolent resistance that carried him through and inspires us all 

 

Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode

“The Radical King,” edited and introduced by Cornel West

Code Switch Podcast: “The Original Blexit”

“John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Phone Call that Changed History” by Steven Levingston, Time

John F. Kennedy and the Civil Rights Movement

Martin Luther King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail 

“MLK’s Speech Attracted Intense FBI Attention” by Tony Capaccio, The Washington Post

The Threatening Letter Written and Sent to Dr. King from the FBI 

Song Credit: “Away” by Geographer and “Beach Disco” by Dougie Wood