Why Hope Is Different Than Optimism
Hope is not a positive expectation but a moral commitment.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., Labor Activist
One often-overlooked aspect of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and career was his strong support of labor unions, calling them America’s first anti-poverty program.
MLK’s Global Vision of Justice
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence went beyond street protest to include abolishing what he called the triple evils: racism, poverty, and militarism.
Lessons From MLK for a Better Post-Coronavirus Economy
The civil rights icon fiercely advocated for redistributive wealth and social democracy.
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