Martin Luther King Jr

Short History Of...

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🗓️ 26 May 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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A pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr played a crucial role in challenging racial discrimination in the United States. Believed to have been one of America’s greatest ever orators, his speeches inspired millions, and galvanised support for racial equality. But despite his successes, his message of egalitarianism and advocacy of nonviolent protest was met by many with opposition and rage. So what set King on the path that would change the lives of millions? Why did the FBI begin its campaign of surveillance against him? And what is his legacy today? This is a Short History Of Martin Luther King Jr. A Noiser production, written by Nicola Rayner. With thanks to Lerone A Martin, Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, Stanford University. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.0	It is April the 17th, 1944, and a high school student is standing at the pulpit of the first
0:41.1	African Baptist church in Dublin, Georgia.
0:45.0	A modest red brick building.
0:47.0	It is packed for today's high school or rhetorical contest.
1:00.0	Though he's not physically imposing, he carries himself with the confidence beyond his 15 years. He grew up singing as a soloist in his mother's choir and he's been watching his father, a
1:06.0	pastor, speak to the congregation for as long as he can remember.
1:11.4	Performance is in his blood.
1:13.0	As he speaks, his audience hang onto his every word.
1:17.0	It's clear the content is deeply important to him.
1:21.0	Titled The Negro and the Constitution.
1:25.0	His speech argues that the promises of freedom and equality enshrined in the U.S. Constitution
1:31.2	are not being fulfilled for African Americans.
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