Ep 3: Interrupting the Annual White Washing of MLK

Interrupting Everything

In this episode of Interrupting Everything, we explore the true legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the radical and profound work that is often sanitized and misappropriated.⁣ ⁣ Nikki Blak passionately addresses the importance of resisting the anti-Black urge to flatten Dr. King's legacy into feel-good soundbites and, instead, embrace his entire message of systemic change, economic justice, and anti-militarism.⁣ ⁣ Find out how and why Dr. King's words are frequently misused to dismiss modern-day activism, learn how to recognize if you're guilty of mishandling his legacy, identify actionable steps to honor his true vision and learn what you can do and say to interrupt the annual white-washing of Dr. King.⁣ ⁣ This episode is a call to action for all listeners to engage with Dr. King's complete works, support contemporary racial justice movements, and interrupt the need to be comforted by sanitized and revised versions of history.⁣ ⁣ Listen to learn and appreciate the real Dr. King and so you can commit to continuing his fight for justice and equality.⁣ ⁣ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and is remembered for his powerful speeches and writings that continue to inspire movements for justice and equality.⁣ ⁣ Thank you Def Sound for providing the theme for Interrupting Everything.⁣ ⁣ Special thanks the Provocateurs who make this podcast possible by subscribing on Patreon.⁣ ⁣ To learn more about how to interrupt oppression, visit interruptseries.com and follow @InterruptSeries on Instagram.