Why We're Sick and Tired of People Misusing King's Words
<p>Ever since the federal government declared January 17th a national holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., many White people have misquoted his words, twisting them into a colorblind fantasy that goes against the very spirit of his life's work. White folks ritualistic sugarcoating is more than disrespectful — it's cringeworthy.</p>
<p>Each year, Black folks wait in anticipation of this day to honor a great man who fought to expand Civil Rights for Black people and all Americans. Yet, Black people have to brace for impact on that same day because a storm of misquotes is coming. But don't take my word for it. His daughter, Bernice King, has spoken about this problem.</p>
<p><a href="https://momentum.medium.com/why-were-sick-and-tired-of-white-people-misusing-king-s-words-db1c8e34a9dc"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>