pickI got these about 10 years ago when I was visiting Atlanta, GA. While it could be depressing how relevant King's message still is today, his story is nonetheless inspiring, and many of his philosophies are still in practice today, whether intentionally or subconsciously.
Today is also the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Every vote should count, everyone deserves to have their voice heard. It is vital to our democracy. As certain groups are trying to disenfranchise many groups it is imperative to continue to push back & fight for everyone‘s vote to count. Also F gerrymandering
The current “administration” is evil personified. Every day it‘s a new terror, a new threat, a new worry. They stand for everything that America isn‘t. And anyone who supports this is complicit. #charactercharm #king @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
As a distraction from the real files that everyone really wants to see. The DOJ had a judge sign off early on unsealing the documents about the assassination of MLK, Jr. (they were supposed to be unsealed in 2027). The family stated that they understand about historical information & transparency but this just bring up old wounds for them. People that have read about King will find nothing shocking. The FBI monitored him & tried to undermine his
pickI prioritized finishing this, I felt that more than ever King‘s work & words are much needed. The book is very detailed but gives so much more info & inspiration about King‘s work. His views & work on not only racial injustice but also poverty & war are still so relevant today. “Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant & to face the challenges of change.”
Book list from the African American National History Museum https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/museum-store/juneteenth-reading-list
The Whitney Plantation is also offering 19% off all books online today
We need diverse books also has a good list of books
pickExcellent biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. that examines his full life: his beliefs, his actions, his insecurities and his failures. In other words —a portrait of a man who had his flaws like any other human, but who rose to greatness and met the moment when it mattered.
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pickI read King over three months. It is a deep dive into his life from childhood to his assassination. A man of great passion and conviction who worked tirelessly to end racism, fight poverty and end the war in Vietnam. I knew the highlights but there is so much more here. Let‘s just saying lying and manipulation in government is not a new problem. Our current government would like to erase this history. Let‘s not agree to that.
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When it‘s finally Friday evening after a long week and the hubby is working an overnight so you have the house to yourself and you can settle into the couch with a stack of books and a giant mug of camomile tea. 🥰🫠
