50 years later and America Stands Guilty as Charged - thank you Dr King for your unwavering and diligent service as a warrior up against social and economic injustice for all people!!! R.I.P.
Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King. You have brought us far, but the struggle continues. You are missed. May the world continue to experience your dream.
Unfortunately, I see democracy as part of the problem that such deep racial trenches exist today in the U.S. and abroad. Wealth inequality, sexism and socializing and staying with one's own "skin color" are huge barriers that will have to be overcome for any hope of "racism" being put to rest.
His words, his emotions, his face, his deep concerns, his logic, his intelligence and his voice can stab and slice the hardest heart of a person. That is why he was silenced forever. The coward evil leaders feared him. But no one can kill his voice. It will linger forever.
+Jimbo Kern He would probably wonder why you asked such a silly question when white on Black violence for centuries has long gone unaddressed since the founding of this country.
1moreToney White people have enough sense not to burn their own communities to the ground. "Violent" is fair description. But "Savages?" Please, don't make me laugh.
1moreToney Give up all of your white inventions. Whaa? No? You like your white inventions? But you don't like white people? And you support a man like MLK? Oh the Irony....
I have listen to Dr. King speak and have develop a deeper respect for his keen mind. He seems to speaking without notes, just standing flat footed and lecture. I'm deeply impressed, God bless his family and memory.
Chesterbarnes1 He is speaking by the Rauch Ho Kadesh - that isn’t the voice of a mere man - that is Yahweh our Elohim and his son, Yahshua trying the souls of men - sadly, they were weighed in the balance and came up wanting!!!
28:03 "Somewhere we must come to see that social progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals and without this hard work time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation. So we must help time and we must realize that the time is always ripe to do right." This man is utter brilliance.
Self sacrifice for the greater good, even at the expense of your own life is the greatest gift anyone can give. Its all any of us have to give. Thank you Martin Luther King and thank you for posting this video.
Morocco is a country in north Africa. Every black person is not a Moor just like every black person is not a Egyptian. The Moor was one of the races of blacks that started slavery.
+Chasity Prejean Abraham (adultery), King David (various sexual indiscretions), King Solomon (various sexual indiscretions), Moses (murder), St. Paul (accomplice to murder), St. Peter (betrayed Christ), etc...True men of God. If He can use these people...
+Brandon Nobnarb You're a nut there are a lot of people who are just as good, if not much better... Go back to the dark and unenlightened hole you live in.
How is what MLK says in this 1967 speech sooo soooo sooo pertinent to our day and time in 2016. Such an inspiring person. Sad to see that our nation has not done much significant progress in these 4 decades. Seems like we've gone backwards
When I was a child I had a doll, called Topsy and Eva. It was a doll with two heads, one black and one white. The skirts covered the head of one when turned over. I came to believe years ago that this doll was evidence that we are inextricably bound together, black and white. This realization allowed and still challenges me to continue to work as a white ally for justice.
Here we are Dec 2020 and as Gods word tells us sadly ‘There is nothing new under the sun’ more sadly we still have these issues within society! Great Man and an honour to be able to listen to him 53yrs on ❤️
I was a teen in the 60s. White and Jewish. He spoke to and for all people. He has had a profound impact on my life. I light a candle for him every April 4th.
This was deep, very deep. This showed where he was going next and it showed how much this man thought on subjects so intellectually but explained it pretty plan, and with the tone in his voice you can here the caring God fearing Preacher / Pastor. Listening to him now as a grown man I can appreciate his words a lot more and understanding, that this is what was a threat
"Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe." Frederick Douglass
Dam I never heard this speech and I am a man of a certain age and educational status. This is a powerful speech. It was done so eloquently. God bless you and your family Dr.King
Everyone who does stand up disappear. They (your governments) smear and gaslight you. People need to stand up until then nothing happens. This is why they (establishment) has you divided and polarized.
Some of my favorite lines: 23:03 "...riots are socially destructive and self-defeating. I'm still convinced that non-violence is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for freedom and justice. I feel that violence will only create more social problems than they will solve." 23:51 "...there is another way but at the same time, it is as necessary for me to be as vigorous in condemning the conditions which calls persons to feel that they must engage in rioters' activities as it is for me to condemn riots." 24:15 "I think America must see that riots do not develop out of thin air. Certain conditions continue to exist in our society which must be condemned as vigorously as we condemn riots." 24:34 "In the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard." 24:57 "...large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice, equality, and humanity." 25:18 "...as long as America postpones justice, we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again."
+XaphillyatedX every black person that not sure abt themselves needs to take the time out to listen to,Doctor King speechs for a time of losing hope, at least to keep hope and education. that these speechs being abt.
He would've been the greatest president to ever live if he lived long enough to run. He was so incredible and brave. Love you MLK. Don't know where we'd be without you.
Never would have made president. Exactly the reason he was eliminated. They knew he was well on his way to gaining power. He may have feared no man, but many a men feared him. A very uncomfortable place to be find oneself in. But I do agree with your belief.
+Wendell Whittaker Each individual has their place in history for the time in which they exist. America (the world), needs the voice for "this" time speaking Truth to lies without fear -- as Rev. King did at the end of his years.
"Because only time can solve the problem. I think there is an answer to that myth. And it is that time is neutral. It can be used either constructively or destructively. And I'm absolutely convinced that the forces of ill will in our nation, the extreme righteous in our nation have often used time much more effectively then the forces of good will. And it may well be that we may have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words of the bad people and the violent actions of the bad people. But for the appalling silence and indifference of the good people. Who sit around and say wait on time. Somewhere me must come to see that social progress never rolls in on the wills of inevitability, it comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of the dedicated individuals. And without this hard work time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation. And so we must help time and we must realize that time is always right, to do right.
Dr. King is truly one of a kind, he fulfilled the mission that God gave him. He was such a dynamic speaker, I have never heard anyone else with such a distinct voice. He has to be reading from a teleprompter right? No way he freestyled this speech for 45min? I don't remember seeing him glance down at notes or anything. If he did do this speech off the top of his head, WoW!!
+Tanesha Watts This man was gifted like that. I don't think there was teleprompter. Did you take notice that he made eye contact with his audience from each angle. I would like to know how many people present at this speech is still currently with us.
+Tanesha Watts He had a free notes at the podium that he would look down to a few times. Some of this speech he had previously done before, other than that he 'winged it'. ie; from the heart.
Tanesha Watts King was at times "testifying" of the events that brought about radical change in our natlon. A minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ should be able articulate his ideas that the least of us should clearly understand them.
Dr King speaks extemporaneously with no need of notes. After years of work this Ph.D was not only a great Baptist preacher, a noted orator, but a great intellectual with philosophical relativaties. An exceptional human being.
I was about 16yrs old when Dr. King was killed. Each year as I watch and listen to his speeches it seem I just get more fonder of him. Now thanks to TH-cam and Google I don't have to wait till MLK DAY to hear his speeches n sermons. I can watch on a daily if I choose to. As I respectfully watched him I had questions within myself of, what type man is this, that would have SUCH bravery, to do all those things he did for helping oppression. He didn't have too, though I GREATLY APPRECIATE all he did. He could have stayed in his lovely church, as a pastor, and possibly still be alive today, with his beautiful wife and beautiful children. I have concluded this man knew the law very well. Not just man's law, but he started with God's law, the Bible. I know he had a good love for God, because he often made reference of God in his talks. And I believe he had great faith in God too, that faith that can move mountains. I also believe he was one of the best law abiding citizens of this land. The type that was an asset to this country, so you know only crooked minded folks would have wanted to harm him. He also knew the law of the land, and spoke his words like an eloquent lawyer. He was on the side of justice is why he took that least traveled road, and knowledge of law, both God and man, gave him that bonafide courage, to walk out in faith. Dr. King, your death was not in vain. I'll try to listen to your words, for they are good, and do my part, no matter how small, on that least traveled road you were on. I wish you were my dad, and you were a father figure to a many of us. You've done more than enough for us, and even though I sadly miss you, I won't hold your spirit from being free. I know you got a special place in God's heart, because of your works, so you're shining even brighter. Hopefully I'll see you in the new heaven and earth.✌❤Dr. Martin Luther King JR. ❤⭐🙏
+Jenee Brown or even JFK. He had his head screwed on tightly. Damn. Regardless, we must move forward. There will always be people in existence whom are similar to those two. Actually, there are many people whom think like them. The thing with these two is that they represent those types of like minded individuals. So we should not think "there will never be another like him/her" because, again, MANY of us hold these same types of values. And what these two men also were trying to accomplish was to get everyone to realize this.
+CoolhandLukeSkywalkr Maybe somewhere in what you say, had he lived the Kennedy family would have run against him or, the possibility of a shared candidacy -- what an America that might have turned into?
This speech is still so relevant today. Sad. The struggle is real. Although there's been progress, there's been a lot of regress and white backlash as he puts it. After the miracle of the U.S. electing a Black president, four years later we were set back nearly 70 years with more hate and division than I've ever seen.
Ignorant trash hiding behind numeral white faces, different mask that walks thru America on a daily basis, working in schools, high rise offices, blue collar and white workers who still twist Biblical verbiage everyday about how we are all made from one the Lord Jesus Christ who says no where in the New Testament or Old Testament that there be division. They turn the Word of God into hate just like Hitler segregated the Jews were not good enough to live in Germany or anywhere in the world so with his sick, demented, drug addict mine decided that he was better than any man and could do whatever he found to eliminate a race. The sickness and evil diabolical way of life that those that carry this on today will have to suffer pain and agony beyond what they did to the blacks or Jews when they meet the Lord. Look back in your Ancestry and find out what your made of, there is nothing pure in this world but a child, when you check back in you family history and see what percentage is white and other blood lines don't pass out because you've been a fool your entire life, sitting laughing and spreading hatred as young black men and women were tortured, hung, slaughtered in every way possible. What will happen to you will be beyond your imagination, but I still will pray for your damned soul.
I read in the late 1990s in Austin Texas his Strength to Love 1963 changed my life forever he is what a Christian means to me. And will honor him by using nonviolence and love as he did to the finial bitter end. Love sir wish I had know you!
Amen MLK what a inspiration and great role model. It's a shame that we had such an evil mam that took his life. A Preacher a teacher a Man so wonderfully made. The holy Spirit spoke through this man and changed some people.We are so fortunate to have these speaches to remember him by and not only to see how much of a nation we have changed or to remind us just how much we have not. For if you get anything out of this it should be the Love of one another. For there is so much evil in this world it makes it hard to live in one's place. Will we ever have Peace? No Wars? Amen to Dr. Martin Luther King. God bless us all.
The issues that Dr. King addresses are still relevant today. One point that he made is ever so clear that "equality today is more difficult to obtain than they were years ago." The reason for this is that it is easy to condemn overt racism as opposed to accepting people of difficult cultures, ethnic differences, etc. as one's equal.
WOW! What a brilliant, beautiful, wonderful coherent MAN of peace and concern for mankind. The depth of his intellect and deliverance of speech is miraculously to the point and crystal clear, yet at the same time rhythmically in tune as though it was a well thought out mesmerizing song! The dichotomy of its composition is manifested in Good versus Evil. Any opposition to the presented subject matter would be obviously cloaked in deceit, and quite possibly ignorance for lack of understanding or due to mental deficiencies by adversaries. The prominent revelation of analytical conclusions eventually leads one to an answer equivalent to what is right and just. One would think that in this day and age, supposedly civilizations of the world have already evolved to include literal justice and equality for all, both men and women. However, as we can see from the treacherous behavior of the Republican party, that a platform built around misconceptions, deceit, and deliberate designs for polarizing outcomes due to the input of evil ideologies must be aggressively dealt with and prevented from becoming institutionalized manifestations by an irrational oligarchy of self-serving imperial capitalist whose primary concern is to favor a few individuals rather than the nation as a whole. The genius, valor, and courageous compassion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,. who was nothing less than a Prince of Peace, was assassinated for what he stood for, and what he stood for had everything to do with peace on earth for all mankind. Knowing that he put his life on the line for me and others, I pray that the spirit and soul of Dr.King hear me and accept my genuine love and heartfelt appreciation for all that he has done to make the world a better place to live. Thank you sir!
Bronson Rockwell Thank you for heartfelt gratitude. However, you intentionally left out the Democratic Party. Now, what is most fascinating to me about Dr. King's review of American history, the law and race relations is his not using a TELEPROMPTER. Where are these men today, who can speak with such mesmerizing intellect and truth?
could there be a better speaker than this man? such serenity is rare in today's speakers. what else is oratory but to connect with people...and then the content...how simple how concrete and effective. you just flow with the current
He will remain unforgettable for his commitment. His courage and sacrifice made history. He was more than a civil rights activist, he's a hero, and if we hadn't had him in the 1960s, we would have been in chaos.
Why does this speech that is over 50 years old still ring true? If not even more true today? We are living in a time of conservatism and closed-mindedness. We must fight even harder to make his dream come true. R.I.P. to a great man.
Hi Karibean, I believe the reason why this speech rings so true today, is because I believe America is under "the course of 1967(which back then was legislatively permitted opression"...but nowadays is perceived to be alive and well due to a spiritual and mental mindset of demonic oppression (particularly within the black community) to still view president day America through the lenses of 1967. To my knowledge there are no 1967 laws or legislation that legally permits racism, segregation, in-equality nor civil right violations afforded in the U.S. Constitution. And even though such injustices are perpetrated by individuals and groups (very small percentage of these people) within America, that does not mean America's laws, flag nor national anthem condones nor permits such perpetration of injustices. However a spiritual and mental mindset convincing a segment of our American society that America has gone back to 1967 is what I believe is going on that's driving the current protests today. There are no 1967 (or earlier) laws that can prevent, hinder or oppress any of my fellow blacks and minorities from enjoying equal rights and civil rights afforded under the U.S. Constitution present day. But certain mindsets, spiritual, mental and cultural upbringings (black on black crime epidemic, fatherless/signal family homes, gang members replacing the nuclear family structure, and generation government dependency (welfare, food stamps, Sec 8 etc) can and often due impede success in seizing the opportunities of enjoying the equal rights and civil rights afforded to us all citizens under the U.S. Constitution present day.
After watching Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message from almost 49 years ago in it's entirety, the question that resonated with me is, "Are we, individually and collectively as a country, reinvesting our time, resources and talents in a better America?" Helping those who are less fortunate than us, regardless of color, but rather than because they are our brothers and sisters, is not only the right thing to do, it's the smart and financially sound thing to do. It is a critical question to reflect on as we get ready to elect the next leader of our great country in the fall.
This is so relevant as we watch black men and women dying like George Floyd. Watching in May 31st, 2020 for inspiration and raising my awareness of why riots and nonviolent protests are important for racial equality in America.
Doesn’t MLK only say that riots stir from racial issues, and then says we should condemn them just as strongly as what caused them? He still believing that nonviolent protests are good, but I hear him as being anti-riots
@@a19spyro95 I agree with you here. He seeks to explain why riots are occurring, but certainly does not condone them. Other than that, I think Rafis is spot on. This speech is still so shockingly relevant 50+ years later. I hope more people continue to watch this in 2020 to seek to understand the current opportunity we have in front of us to drive Dr. King's mission to where he always hoped it would end: true equality for all Americans.
"The summer of riots is caused by the winter of inaction." Because no substantive action had been taken, just symbolic measures with no follow through, the African American community was rightfully upset and out protesting, drawing attention to the existing problems. The riots, then and now, are a long oppressed and disenfranchised people saying "LOOK AT US! SEE US! See the problems we face that we cannot fix on our own. HELP US."
"it is much easier to integrate a public park, than it is to make genuine quality integrated education a reality" 9:43 HOLY SHIT. If that was a rap lyric, our mainstream world would explode the same way I'm exploding now. Truth hits hard, and he knows how to use it.
A prophet indeed. He was a true steward of humanity. He spoke of equality and inclusion and simply tried to hold America accountable to live up to its constitutional ideals. Thank you MLK!
they won't allow it.He be smeared in the press or killed.Im only 54 and the changes I've seen are astounding.The 60's. caught them by surprise they won't let it happen again.
savedfaves I and many others agree with this, but the thing to understand is that it is unlikely that another MLK will come along and save us. It's up to all of us to stand in righteousness and continue to speak up.... to defend our neighbors against persecution and violations of their civil liberties.
this ia a speech which any conscientious american with love and love of righteousness in his or her heart would be proud to exemplify. Makes one proud to be american.
Dr. king was a genius. He spoke for almost 50 minutes and never once looked at his paper. Such a smart kind man.
True genius indeed. I have been imagining all through as I listened
Humanity missed him when he was most needed
Amen❤
This is the Dr. Martin Luther King that schools will never show you.
You right, I never saw this, even in my black history classes.
They don’t want this type of truth in school
I saw an old video where MLK mentioned the dream he had,has now become a nightmare
Thankfully I’m watching this right now for a sociology class
Of course not
50 years later and America Stands Guilty as Charged - thank you Dr King for your unwavering and diligent service as a warrior up against social and economic injustice for all people!!! R.I.P.
Amen 🙏🏼
Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King. You have brought us far, but the struggle continues. You are missed. May the world continue to experience your dream.
Unfortunately, I see democracy as part of the problem that such deep racial trenches exist today in the U.S. and abroad. Wealth inequality, sexism and socializing and staying with one's own "skin color" are huge barriers that will have to be overcome for any hope of "racism" being put to rest.
+Afrika Steele who are you talking to and what is wrong with you.
Tom, you answered your own question,(You Know that something is wrong with this person) and it's not what.( Its something very wrong.)
+charles norwood I try to be nice given it his page MLK.
god loves and loved all our help from Coretta Scott King without her husband by her side.
Breakfast Club Bryon Allen interview brought me here 🙌🏽
lamont goings me too
Same here.
Me too
Me too
Me too!
every student in every school in the U.S. should hear this speech & really most of Dr. Kings speechs
His words, his emotions, his face, his deep concerns, his logic, his intelligence and his voice can stab and slice the hardest heart of a person. That is why he was silenced forever. The coward evil leaders feared him. But no one can kill his voice. It will linger forever.
Never ever forget, this man was a prophet he was not a man he transcended man, he was brave enough to risk his life for the cause, bless to you mlk❤❤
"The struggle today is much more difficult". Indeed, my brother, indeed.
This speech, unfortunately, is still relevant today.
+Antoine Mason Do you think MLK would be proud of the excessive Black on White violence in this country?
+Jimbo Kern He would probably wonder why you asked such a silly question when white on Black violence for centuries has long gone unaddressed since the founding of this country.
1moreToney Keep living in the past bro. You're responsible for your actions whether you like it or not.
1moreToney White people have enough sense not to burn their own communities to the ground. "Violent" is fair description. But "Savages?" Please, don't make me laugh.
1moreToney Give up all of your white inventions. Whaa? No? You like your white inventions? But you don't like white people? And you support a man like MLK? Oh the Irony....
I have listen to Dr. King speak and have develop a deeper respect for his keen mind. He seems to speaking without notes, just standing flat footed and lecture. I'm deeply impressed, God bless his family and memory.
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Chesterbarnes1 He is speaking by the Rauch Ho Kadesh - that isn’t the voice of a mere man - that is Yahweh our Elohim and his son, Yahshua trying the souls of men - sadly, they were weighed in the balance and came up wanting!!!
A speech not only appropriate for his times, but for ours as well. Goosebumps. Rest eternally.
28:03 "Somewhere we must come to see that social progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals and without this hard work time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation. So we must help time and we must realize that the time is always ripe to do right."
This man is utter brilliance.
Carmela Pedinni nit picking for the soft shit?
Carmela Pedinni The progress he is referring to is economic.
Self sacrifice for the greater good, even at the expense of your own life is the greatest gift anyone can give. Its all any of us have to give. Thank you Martin Luther King and thank you for posting this video.
Still to this day i am learning the impact this man has had on my life. The struggle. God bless MLK.
I love Mr.Martin Luther king Jr.He is walking on the street of gold in heaven with Jesus Christ
"Before the pilgrims fathers landed on plymouth, we were here." this went over a lot of people's head.
We are not moors!!!
Aaron Fleming please elaborate....
Morocco is a country in north Africa. Every black person is not a Moor just like every black person is not a Egyptian. The Moor was one of the races of blacks that started slavery.
What?
Meaning that blacks are the original people of the America’s and carribeans
This speech speaks about us even today.. we need to wake up and Organize and strive for near perfection!
bernie sanders 2016
Amen I agree 100%
Mentally, where do you have to be to dislike any speaking of this great man? And, what purpose does it serve to click thumbs down? Just curious.
white supremacists, probably
the alt-right, edgy fifteen-year-old boys, nazis, white-supremacists, and offended white moderates I guess
A man of unique abilities. Singled out by God to free everybody. No doubt the greatest man of the 20th century.
AMEN
wtf. a true man of GOD wouldn't do what he did
Chasity Prejean he had a few sexual indiscretions, just like King David. A man after God's own heart.
+Chasity Prejean Abraham (adultery), King David (various sexual indiscretions), King Solomon (various sexual indiscretions), Moses (murder), St. Paul (accomplice to murder), St. Peter (betrayed Christ), etc...True men of God. If He can use these people...
+Brandon Nobnarb You're a nut there are a lot of people who are just as good, if not much better... Go back to the dark and unenlightened hole you live in.
2019 who is still listening to this?
we are listening
Gerson Aguirre 2020
How is what MLK says in this 1967 speech sooo soooo sooo pertinent to our day and time in 2016. Such an inspiring person.
Sad to see that our nation has not done much significant progress in these 4 decades. Seems like we've gone backwards
Egotistical oligarchs
When I was a child I had a doll, called Topsy and Eva. It was a doll with two heads, one black and one white. The skirts covered the head of one when turned over. I came to believe years ago that this doll was evidence that we are inextricably bound together, black and white. This realization allowed and still challenges me to continue to work as a white ally for justice.
As African American to continue where Dr. King was left off before he was executed by this country: REPARATIONS!!!- JOBS!!!
Here we are Dec 2020 and as Gods word tells us sadly ‘There is nothing new under the sun’ more sadly we still have these issues within society!
Great Man and an honour to be able to listen to him 53yrs on ❤️
Everyone needs to hear this. We can and need to change some 50 ish years since these words were spoken and progress has far less than it ought.
I was a teen in the 60s. White and Jewish. He spoke to and for all people. He has had a profound impact on my life. I light a candle for him every April 4th.
This was a truly great man. He LIVED a life, because he struggled, and employed only the power of love in that struggle
This was deep, very deep. This showed where he was going next and it showed how much this man thought on subjects so intellectually but explained it pretty plan, and with the tone in his voice you can here the caring God fearing Preacher / Pastor. Listening to him now as a grown man I can appreciate his words a lot more and understanding, that this is what was a threat
" The time is always right, to do right"
Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King. ❤️ We miss you & need you!
Everyone NEEDS to listen to this!
Priceless piece of history, that is often overshadowed by Dr. King's earlier sermons. Thank you for posting.
"Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe." Frederick Douglass
Listening to this today, for the first time. Thank you for sharing.
Dam I never heard this speech and I am a man of a certain age and educational status. This is a powerful speech. It was done so eloquently. God bless you and your family Dr.King
Yeah didn't hear about this in the classroom. The government wanted that way.
We need a leader like MLK today.
We do. He is what MLK tried to follow. Christ.
That's you
Such an eloquent man he was! A great thinker and leader. His works will continue to inspire generations to come.
straight truth, we need somebody like him to raise up today...
Everyone who does stand up disappear. They (your governments) smear and gaslight you. People need to stand up until then nothing happens. This is why they (establishment) has you divided and polarized.
That's you
I gain a better understanding and purpose of our plight each time, that I listen to the timeless message of Dr. King
Thank you for publishing this speech. I count it among one of his best.
Some of my favorite lines:
23:03 "...riots are socially destructive and self-defeating. I'm still convinced that non-violence is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for freedom and justice. I feel that violence will only create more social problems than they will solve."
23:51 "...there is another way but at the same time, it is as necessary for me to be as vigorous in condemning the conditions which calls persons to feel that they must engage in rioters' activities as it is for me to condemn riots."
24:15 "I think America must see that riots do not develop out of thin air. Certain conditions continue to exist in our society which must be condemned as vigorously as we condemn riots."
24:34 "In the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard."
24:57 "...large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice, equality, and humanity."
25:18 "...as long as America postpones justice, we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again."
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I love this. I feel terrible for not hearing this sooner. Praise Jesus! Thank The Lord for this man!
"A riot is the language of a people unheard". One of the speeches you don't hear in January.
FriendsWit DaDealer everybody guesses what he would say today, u really dont have to
+XaphillyatedX every black person that not sure abt themselves needs to take the time out to listen to,Doctor King speechs for a time of losing hope, at least to keep hope and education. that these speechs being abt.
Or FEBURARY
FriendsWit DaDealer EXACTLY!!!!!!
FriendsWit DaDealer PREACH!!!!!
He would've been the greatest president to ever live if he lived long enough to run. He was so incredible and brave. Love you MLK. Don't know where we'd be without you.
Never would have made president. Exactly the reason he was eliminated. They knew he was well on his way to gaining power. He may have feared no man, but many a men feared him. A very uncomfortable place to be find oneself in. But I do agree with your belief.
We still have the same problems as we did in 1967...wow
A progressive Champion. We need him now more than ever.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - and that goes for me too.
Wendell Whittaker I agree Wholeheartedly..
+Wendell Whittaker Each individual has their place in history for the time in which they exist. America (the world), needs the voice for "this" time speaking Truth to lies without fear -- as Rev. King did at the end of his years.
Before the words of the star spangled banner *WE WERE HERE* 🗣🎤💯
We shall overcome !!
I caught that too sis.
@@lindsayblair5181 that says a lot! Meaning we didn’t all come from Africa, some of us were already on American soil 👀
My God, I’m blessed to have heard this. I see that the Holy Spirit was working through this man. Glory to the Most High Yah
"Because only time can solve the problem. I think there is an answer to that myth. And it is that time is neutral. It can be used either constructively or destructively. And I'm absolutely convinced that the forces of ill will in our nation, the extreme righteous in our nation have often used time much more effectively then the forces of good will. And it may well be that we may have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words of the bad people and the violent actions of the bad people. But for the appalling silence and indifference of the good people. Who sit around and say wait on time. Somewhere me must come to see that social progress never rolls in on the wills of inevitability, it comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of the dedicated individuals. And without this hard work time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation. And so we must help time and we must realize that time is always right, to do right.
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Great speech by a courageous man
This man speaks from the mouth of God.
Amen!!!
Many may not agree with the comparison but He's the closest thing to Jesus Christ
I pity everyone that hold fast to a God who is complicit in Humanity's widespread suffering. I hate and curse that God.
Dr. King is truly one of a kind, he fulfilled the mission that God gave him. He was such a dynamic speaker, I have never heard anyone else with such a distinct voice. He has to be reading from a teleprompter right? No way he freestyled this speech for 45min? I don't remember seeing him glance down at notes or anything. If he did do this speech off the top of his head, WoW!!
+Tanesha Watts This man was gifted like that. I don't think there was teleprompter. Did you take notice that he made eye contact with his audience from each angle. I would like to know how many people present at this speech is still currently with us.
+Tanesha Watts He had a free notes at the podium that he would look down to a few times. Some of this speech he had previously done before, other than that he 'winged it'. ie; from the heart.
+Debbie C my god a teleprompter no he didn't need one
Tanesha Watts King was at times "testifying" of the events that brought about radical change in our natlon. A minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ should be able articulate his ideas that the least of us should clearly understand them.
Dr King speaks extemporaneously with no need of notes. After years of work this Ph.D was not only a great Baptist preacher, a noted orator, but a great intellectual with philosophical relativaties. An exceptional human being.
Man, this is tough to watch.... For over 53 years now, after this brilliance.... We still aren't Free with genuine EQUALITY. SMFH
Thank you for posting this!
I was about 16yrs old when Dr. King was killed. Each year as I watch and listen to his speeches it seem I just get more fonder of him. Now thanks to TH-cam and Google I don't have to wait till MLK DAY to hear his speeches n sermons. I can watch on a daily if I choose to. As I respectfully watched him I had questions within myself of, what type man is this, that would have SUCH bravery, to do all those things he did for helping oppression. He didn't have too, though I GREATLY APPRECIATE all he did. He could have stayed in his lovely church, as a pastor, and possibly still be alive today, with his beautiful wife and beautiful children. I have concluded this man knew the law very well. Not just man's law, but he started with God's law, the Bible. I know he had a good love for God, because he often made reference of God in his talks. And I believe he had great faith in God too, that faith that can move mountains. I also believe he was one of the best law abiding citizens of this land. The type that was an asset to this country, so you know only crooked minded folks would have wanted to harm him. He also knew the law of the land, and spoke his words like an eloquent lawyer. He was on the side of justice is why he took that least traveled road, and knowledge of law, both God and man, gave him that bonafide courage, to walk out in faith. Dr. King, your death was not in vain. I'll try to listen to your words, for they are good, and do my part, no matter how small, on that least traveled road you were on. I wish you were my dad, and you were a father figure to a many of us. You've done more than enough for us, and even though I sadly miss you, I won't hold your spirit from being free. I know you got a special place in God's heart, because of your works, so you're shining even brighter. Hopefully I'll see you in the new heaven and earth.✌❤Dr. Martin Luther King JR. ❤⭐🙏
God thank you so very much for the life of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
I wish he lived so he could have been our first black president.
He most likely would be dead by now or close to death and not eligible to run an entire country.
+Jenee Brown or even JFK. He had his head screwed on tightly. Damn. Regardless, we must move forward. There will always be people in existence whom are similar to those two. Actually, there are many people whom think like them. The thing with these two is that they represent those types of like minded individuals. So we should not think "there will never be another like him/her" because, again, MANY of us hold these same types of values. And what these two men also were trying to accomplish was to get everyone to realize this.
+CoolhandLukeSkywalkr Maybe somewhere in what you say, had he lived the Kennedy family would have run against him or, the possibility of a shared candidacy -- what an America that might have turned into?
+VegasStreetLights JFK you. got to be kidding me.He foreign policy trying to kill Castro. come on.And I think he s are best president
We still haven't had a black president, not really..
MLK!!! I can't explain how his speeches make me feel! #soGreat
This speech is still so relevant today. Sad. The struggle is real. Although there's been progress, there's been a lot of regress and white backlash as he puts it. After the miracle of the U.S. electing a Black president, four years later we were set back nearly 70 years with more hate and division than I've ever seen.
There is Another America. Dr. M.L. King speaks on it in 1967, almost 50 years ago. Wow!
Ignorant trash hiding behind numeral white faces, different mask that walks thru America on a daily basis, working in schools, high rise offices, blue collar and white workers who still twist Biblical verbiage everyday about how we are all made from one the Lord Jesus Christ who says no where in the New Testament or Old Testament that there be division. They turn the Word of God into hate just like Hitler segregated the Jews were not good enough to live in Germany or anywhere in the world so with his sick, demented, drug addict mine decided that he was better than any man and could do whatever he found to eliminate a race. The sickness and evil diabolical way of life that those that carry this on today will have to suffer pain and agony beyond what they did to the blacks or Jews when they meet the Lord. Look back in your Ancestry and find out what your made of, there is nothing pure in this world but a child, when you check back in you family history and see what percentage is white and other blood lines don't pass out because you've been a fool your entire life, sitting laughing and spreading hatred as young black men and women were tortured, hung, slaughtered in every way possible. What will happen to you will be beyond your imagination, but I still will pray for your damned soul.
I read in the late 1990s in Austin Texas his Strength to Love 1963 changed my life forever he is what a Christian means to me. And will honor him by using nonviolence and love as he did to the finial bitter end. Love sir wish I had know you!
Such a powerful speech one will ever listen
A masterful speech - not read from a piece of paper,but from a heart of conviction.
Amen MLK what a inspiration and great role model. It's a shame that we had such an evil mam that took his life. A Preacher a teacher a Man so wonderfully made. The holy Spirit spoke through this man and changed some people.We are so fortunate to have these speaches to remember him by and not only to see how much of a nation we have changed or to remind us just how much we have not. For if you get anything out of this it should be the Love of one another. For there is so much evil in this world it makes it hard to live in one's place. Will we ever have Peace? No Wars? Amen to Dr. Martin Luther King. God bless us all.
This is the man l look up to.I will never forget his actions during the civil rights movement.
The issues that Dr. King addresses are still relevant today. One point that he made is ever so clear that "equality today is more difficult to obtain than they were years ago." The reason for this is that it is easy to condemn overt racism as opposed to accepting people of difficult cultures, ethnic differences, etc. as one's equal.
We need leaders today like Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. Such a genius and if you listen, these same issues are STILL WITH US TODAY.
+Frances Schaefer Yep.
God Bless This Precious Vessel. I can just imagine the speeches he is giving up in heaven. MY GOD MY GOD
WOW! What a brilliant, beautiful, wonderful coherent MAN of peace and concern for mankind. The depth of his intellect and deliverance of speech is miraculously to the point and crystal clear, yet at the same time rhythmically in tune as though it was a well thought out mesmerizing song! The dichotomy of its composition is manifested in Good versus Evil. Any opposition to the presented subject matter would be obviously cloaked in deceit, and quite possibly ignorance for lack of understanding or due to mental deficiencies by adversaries.
The prominent revelation of analytical conclusions eventually leads one to an answer equivalent to what is right and just. One would think that in this day and age, supposedly civilizations of the world have already evolved to include literal justice and equality for all, both men and women. However, as we can see from the treacherous behavior of the Republican party, that a platform built around misconceptions, deceit, and deliberate designs for polarizing outcomes due to the input of evil ideologies must be aggressively dealt with and prevented from becoming institutionalized manifestations by an irrational oligarchy of self-serving imperial capitalist whose primary concern is to favor a few individuals rather than the nation as a whole.
The genius, valor, and courageous compassion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,. who was nothing less than a Prince of Peace, was assassinated for what he stood for, and what he stood for had everything to do with peace on earth for all mankind. Knowing that he put his life on the line for me and others, I pray that the spirit and soul of Dr.King hear me and accept my genuine love and heartfelt appreciation for all that he has done to make the world a better place to live. Thank you sir!
Bronson Rockwell Thank you for heartfelt gratitude. However, you intentionally left out the Democratic Party.
Now, what is most fascinating to me about Dr. King's review of American history, the law and race relations is his not using a TELEPROMPTER. Where are these men today, who can speak with such mesmerizing intellect and truth?
could there be a better speaker than this man? such serenity is rare in today's speakers. what else is oratory but to connect with people...and then the content...how simple how concrete and effective. you just flow with the current
No better speaker, ever!!!
You will always be remembered as a freedom fighter
He will remain unforgettable for his commitment. His courage and sacrifice made history. He was more than a civil rights activist, he's a hero, and if we hadn't had him in the 1960s, we would have been in chaos.
Why does this speech that is over 50 years old still ring true? If not even more true today? We are living in a time of conservatism and closed-mindedness. We must fight even harder to make his dream come true. R.I.P. to a great man.
Hi Karibean, I believe the reason why this speech rings so true today, is because I believe America is under "the course of 1967(which back then was legislatively permitted opression"...but nowadays is perceived to be alive and well due to a spiritual and mental mindset of demonic oppression (particularly within the black community) to still view president day America through the lenses of 1967. To my knowledge there are no 1967 laws or legislation that legally permits racism, segregation, in-equality nor civil right violations afforded in the U.S. Constitution. And even though such injustices are perpetrated by individuals and groups (very small percentage of these people) within America, that does not mean America's laws, flag nor national anthem condones nor permits such perpetration of injustices. However a spiritual and mental mindset convincing a segment of our American society that America has gone back to 1967 is what I believe is going on that's driving the current protests today. There are no 1967 (or earlier) laws that can prevent, hinder or oppress any of my fellow blacks and minorities from enjoying equal rights and civil rights afforded under the U.S. Constitution present day. But certain mindsets, spiritual, mental and cultural upbringings (black on black crime epidemic, fatherless/signal family homes, gang members replacing the nuclear family structure, and generation government dependency (welfare, food stamps, Sec 8 etc) can and often due impede success in seizing the opportunities of enjoying the equal rights and civil rights afforded to us all citizens under the U.S. Constitution present day.
I agree! Everyone needs to hear all King's speeches
After watching Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message from almost 49 years ago in it's entirety, the question that resonated with me is, "Are we, individually and collectively as a country, reinvesting our time, resources and talents in a better America?" Helping those who are less fortunate than us, regardless of color, but rather than because they are our brothers and sisters, is not only the right thing to do, it's the smart and financially sound thing to do. It is a critical question to reflect on as we get ready to elect the next leader of our great country in the fall.
what a wonderful man.
pass this video on if you want to save this country.
so true! and I have and continue to do so every year.
Thanks for posting this, Calin!
I was around during this time. I marched with many and still work toward equal rights for all ..Aloha Anna
What brilliant Man who allowed himself to be used by God himself
Powerful magical, ministry.. THANKS DR.KING
I wish u were here today! Powerful words!
Who the fuck thumbs down MLK's speech?
oh they still exist they never go away
Tom Evans Like stink on shit.
RJ Walker
THIS SPEECH WAS DYNAMIC IN THAT IT SPOKE OPENLY AND HONESTLY ABOUT THE NATURE OF AMERICA AND HOW WE STILL ARE TODAY 2018 .
This is so relevant as we watch black men and women dying like George Floyd. Watching in May 31st, 2020 for inspiration and raising my awareness of why riots and nonviolent protests are important for racial equality in America.
Doesn’t MLK only say that riots stir from racial issues, and then says we should condemn them just as strongly as what caused them? He still believing that nonviolent protests are good, but I hear him as being anti-riots
@@a19spyro95 I agree with you here. He seeks to explain why riots are occurring, but certainly does not condone them. Other than that, I think Rafis is spot on. This speech is still so shockingly relevant 50+ years later. I hope more people continue to watch this in 2020 to seek to understand the current opportunity we have in front of us to drive Dr. King's mission to where he always hoped it would end: true equality for all Americans.
"The summer of riots is caused by the winter of inaction." Because no substantive action had been taken, just symbolic measures with no follow through, the African American community was rightfully upset and out protesting, drawing attention to the existing problems. The riots, then and now, are a long oppressed and disenfranchised people saying "LOOK AT US! SEE US! See the problems we face that we cannot fix on our own. HELP US."
The greatest man to ever walk this earth. "Hate can not drive out hate, only love can do that" REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
I love this man.
This speech was too powerful and opened the eyes to the real injustices ppl were facing. Sadly it’s what got him killed a year later!!
"it is much easier to integrate a public park, than it is to make genuine quality integrated education a reality" 9:43
HOLY SHIT. If that was a rap lyric, our mainstream world would explode the same way I'm exploding now.
Truth hits hard, and he knows how to use it.
Thank you, Dr. King. I am here on the eve of Juneteenth '23.
"A riot is the language of the unheard"
Baltimore just about a year ago at this time! We need to educate and spread the word--it blows my mind that this is almost 40 YEARS AGO!
A riot is the language of people who want free Air Jordan’s and big screen TVs.
A prophet indeed. He was a true steward of humanity. He spoke of equality and inclusion and simply tried to hold America accountable to live up to its constitutional ideals. Thank you MLK!
thanks for posting
The opposite of love is not hate but apathy. R.I.P.
Dr. King
We need another King for modern society. He has no equals.
I am the modern day MLK, Jr. My ex wife told me that. Google my name "Paul Kevin Curtis.....ur welcome
they won't allow it.He be smeared in the press or killed.Im only 54 and the changes I've seen are astounding.The 60's. caught them by surprise they won't let it happen again.
savedfaves I and many others agree with this, but the thing to understand is that it is unlikely that another MLK will come along and save us. It's up to all of us to stand in righteousness and continue to speak up.... to defend our neighbors against persecution and violations of their civil liberties.
savedfaves we need another Malcolm X a real leader and stand up man not a Martin Luther king
Wes Hunter is racist
this ia a speech which any conscientious american with love and love of righteousness in his or her heart would be proud to exemplify. Makes one proud to be american.
When you decide to have a sit in against wrong Your actually standing up for what's right.
Dr Martin Luther King , A Big memory to live forever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This speech is frightenely relevant in today in 2019.
Very Sad, but Very True.
All of his speeches have timeless value...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Forever Lives✨🌌⚓️✨🌅✨⚓️
Thank you " Calin Gilea " for sharing this post. God Bless You.
You're welcome! Thank you!