Episode 240
Anti Police-Terror Project organizers look to reclaim MLK's radical legacy
Every year, organizers with the Anti Police Terror Project mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with public actions meant to reclaim King’s radical legacy. This year they have adapted those actions to the pandemic and are working in the context of the recent riot at the US capitol. On the morning of Friday, January 15th, activists announced their plans and cited some of King’s stances and ideas that have been erased from common narratives about his work.
Civic · Laura Wenus, Mel Baker
January 16, 202129m 31s
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Show Notes
Every year, organizers with the Anti Police Terror Project mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with public actions meant to reclaim King’s radical legacy. This year they have adapted those actions to the pandemic and are working in the context of the recent riot at the US capitol. On the morning of Friday, January 15th, activists announced their plans and cited some of King’s stances and ideas that have been erased from common narratives about his work.
Topics
anti police-terror projectaptpoaklandmlkkingcat brooksdr. martin luther king jr.