MLK Legacy Conversations
Philadelphia thought leaders examine the life, death, and legacy of Martin Luther King from January to April.
Resisting the myth of ‘post-racial’ America and sharing responsibility for injustice
7 years ago
The triple weight of being Black, American, and a woman
While we have always shared many of the concerns championed by the mainstream women’s movement, we have never had the luxury of fighting a singular fight.
7 years ago
Remembering ongoing work of women in the civil rights movement
"During the civil rights movement, or any other movement in this country, there are women of color pushing the moral conscience of our country to do better."
7 years ago
Am I a stranger to my brother?
It’s the responsibility of people like me to keep looking for people like him to make those chance encounters more than just shouting matches on the street.
7 years ago
The myth of post-racial America
Civil disobedience is our obligation, not our right. If we do not stand up, ignorance wins. As long as we feel inequality, we cannot say that we live in a post-racial society.
7 years ago
The continuing witness of Martin Luther King Jr.
As our thoughts turn from King's birthday to the 50th anniversary of his death, there is no better time to assess our commitment and progress on matters of justice.
7 years ago
This is why King’s life, legacy, and hope still matter
Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental in moving us forward, but much work remains to be done. I am hopeful for the future, because I believe there is more good than bad.
7 years ago
Continuing King’s fight, with love in the age of hate
This year, we as a nation should not celebrate King Day. It’s not that Dr. King does not deserve this national holiday. It is America that does not deserve to celebrate him.
7 years ago