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The Other America - A Speech from The Radical King (Free)

By: Cornel West - editor, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Narrated by: Wanda Sykes

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Summary

In a rousing speech on race, poverty, and economic justice - given less than a year before his assassination - Martin Luther King Jr. drives home the mission behind his Poor People's Campaign. It is a clear-eyed look at the disparity of wealth in America, what it means for people of all colors - and a message of inspiration dedicated to the power of the people.

"And I say, if we will stand and work together, we will bring into being that day when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. We will bring into being that day when America will no longer be two nations but when it will be one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Wanda Sykes' powerful performance delivers King's compassion, outrage, insight, and vulnerability like few others could - and reminds us all of the relevance his words still have today.

"The Other America" is one of 23 speeches and essays from The Radical King, curated by Dr. Cornel West, including words never recorded in public - a revelation for his legacy.

The Martin Luther King Estate has allowed, for the first time, a dramatic interpretation of King's words, by some of the most charismatic and activist actors working today: LeVar Burton, Mike Colter, Colman Domingo, Danny Glover, Gabourey Sidibe, Wanda Sykes, and Michael Kenneth Williams.

"The Other America" excerpt from The Radical King is free of charge to all listeners until Monday, April 2, 2018. To preorder the full, revealing collection, visit www.audible.com/TheRadicalKing.

©2018 All material copyright Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr; all material copyright renewed Coretta Scott King and the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. Introductions 2015 Cornel West (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

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10/10

I wish it was longer! great short/ listen audio book! 10/10 a must listen and greatly read.

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Thought provoking

The struggle for equality for people of colour in America (and around the world) is relevant for all mankind. It's good to have recorded speeches to remind us of that.

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Still relevant today

Hard to believe thus was first delivered in 1969. Maybe now things will change.

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Heroic stuff

Sadly more appropriate today than ever, in the US and now the UK too also!

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Exactly the way to go

I read with an open heart and can't help but fall in line with the facts the Radical King put through to man on the plane who comes from a country in Europe.

It is also very important to note that this speech explicitly exposes how Leaders of the most populous black Nation 'NIGERIA' are guilty of the same crime.

THE OTHER NIGERIA........

GREAT SPEECH I RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE TO LISTEN.

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Excellent

One of the greatest speeches I’ve ever listened to. A must listen. MLK was a genius and a true prophet of God.

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Great book to listen! I will recommend this book.

Great book to listen! I will recommend this book. Everyone should read this. If there is no racism, this would not be born. For equality!

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Is it really Nostalgia?

USA had one Black President and now a Black Vice President elect. However all the issues raised by Dr King are still relevant. Brilliant speech and reminder that Non-Violence and mass Organisation is still the way forward

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Pure Brilliance

A powerful, timeless and moving, motivational, speech from the brilliant Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

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Highly Recommend

So relevant for our movements for equality today. We won't be able to tackle social inequality without challenging the vast wealth inequality.

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