MLK: Beyond Vietnam - A Time to Break Silence

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I am 67 years old, and so I was 12 years old when Dr. King was taken from us. Some years ago, I was in Atlanta for a conference, and was lucky enough to stand a few feet away from Yolanda King when she was being interviewed in front of the Reflection Pool at the King Center. Recently, I had a celebrellar stroke, and my speech was a bit affected. I’ve been looking for a speech to read out loud, and maybe memorize. My search has ended; and it is this speech I shall read out loud and to work on my enunciation—and to soak up the speech’s message, and in the process, remind myself of those values I want to embody the rest of my life.

I have listened to, watched , and read most of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speeches and writings. 'Beyond Vietnam' is the best speech he ever made. He rose beyond nationalism to globalism to speak about the ills of his government. This speech still speaks to the wars and conflicts fueled by the west, especially the United States, in Africa and the Middle East.

A man like this, a voice like this, comes along once in a lifetime, once in a generation.

This is by far his most compelling speech. I understand why this speech is purposely hidden from the textbooks and history in America. I imagine it's just the opposite in Vietnam. I have a deeper appreciation and love for Dr King 💞👑

I am compelled to listen to this speech a few times each year because it is still so relevant. I also add it into the courses that I teach. I man of brilliance taken way too soon from our world.

This is Dr. King’s most important speech and it ought to be studied as such. He is celebrated by liberals for his stress on non violent protest, but ignored for his stances on war and the radical redistribution of wealth. Praise this man for what he was, not what the world has pretended him to become. His spirit ought to haunt every movement as a reminder that we need a catalyst. We need a radical speaker, willing to be educated enough to speak the truth.

I am so glad I listened to this speech today. I have heard and read excerpts from it for half a century now. It feels like the mighty waves of hate are crashing over us today, and we are thrashing about in the water. It is helpful for me to remember that Dr. King had decades where he sometimes felt discouraged and despairing. And yet he did not let those feelings prevail in his words and in his actions. He overcame pessimism and hopelessness and lived to urge us to gather ourselves in strength and rededication. Let us honor him.

To me this must be Dr Martin Luther King's best speech ever. You can simply replace Vietnam with anyother country. The problems are still the same today.

I think that any highschool or college course on the Vietnam War should start with this speech.

The fact that this only has 93K views in 5 years says alot about who and where, we are.

As a child I was thought not to cry for it shows weakness,but each time I listen to any of the speeches from MLK, tears row down my cheeks,now not as a sign of weakness but strength and courage to stand-up for that which is right and good, even if it means standing alone . we re proud of you, they said old soldiers never dies, Martin Luther king Jr., Died the death of great men, our lord Jesus Christ as well was killed....

, Good God, what will he have to say about this present circumstance we find ourselves in? He gave us life in order to give the speech. I hang my head and sorrow and praise.

This is such a powerful “SPEECH “ yo can’t help but get chills from listening to him.

This is a closest definition of a Christian, Martin Luther King Jr is what what every Christian should be and strive to be.. God bless Martin Luther King Jr. Even if I prescribe to atheism.. I believe that if Christians would have lived or live like Martin Luther King Jr some of the problems we have would not exist..

A true man of purpose. In this year of pandemic and social chaos, MLKs speeches and readings can be a light to turn to..

This is BY FAR one of the most powerful and educational speeches I have ever heard. The history and the Spiritual depth explains the plight of good vs evil in the hearts of man from the beginning of time. Take time to listen and research that which you do not understand herein brothers and sisters, then you WILL KNOW TRUTH.

All of us still prizing our humanity, we pray we will always voice our human values and frustrations. Never have I felt my humanity betrayed so constantly by the silence of our leaders and the hardness of heart manifest everywhere. Thank God this sane, humane voice. A plumb line for humanity.

A week to celebrate MLK ISN'T NEARLY ENOUGH.

Rest in Peace 🕊️, dear Reverend DR King ❤