Justice and Peace

Published on: April 4, 2008

Remembering MLK’s Campaign Against Poverty

Today, on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, many recall King’s campaign against poverty. Read one account of his vision here. See King’s last speech before his death here.

2 Comments

  1. Aidan Rooney
    Aidan Rooney on April 5, 2008 at 9:56 am

    The “evolution” of Dr. King’s thought and activity is an important piece of the faiht journey of the United States. The “unfinished agenda” of King’s poor people’s campaign should be part of the Vincentian Family agenda in the USA. The “Democaracy Now” special of April 4, 2008 is fantastic. Resources adn downloads are available at http://www.democracynow.org/2008/4/4/mlk_anniversary_placeholder

  2. PatriciaT
    PatriciaT on April 10, 2008 at 9:59 am

    That’s a great link. Thanks so much for making it available here.