Category: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

At 90, Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young Shares the Secrets of Building A Better Society

Having just turned 90, a milestone marked with the release of a biography, Andrew Young has a few lessons for young people inspired by his legacy. One boils down to “Capitalism, baby.” Another is, “You have no idea what hard times are.” A third might be, “You can work with Republicans. I do.” At a…


Still Think America is Racist? Watch This | Larry Elder

In 1966, Martin Luther King Jr. interviewed with the BBC, where he said he believed there could be a black president in 40 years or less. He was also surprised to see the progress the country had made since passing the Civil Rights bill. In this episode, Larry Elder breaks down what Martin Luther King…


If There Is No Truth, There Is No Injustice

Commentary Can there be injustice if there is no truth? Martin Luther King Jr. considered this question in his powerful letter from Birmingham Jail (1963). He was responding to fellow members of the clergy who opposed segregation but rejected civil disobedience, which involved breaking the law. His central point was that laws may be just…