Philosophy of non-violence first articulated by Gandhi in struggle for Indian independence from Britain. MLK travelled to India, applied non-violence to struggle for civil rights in American South. Best text on n-v is King’s collected speeches & writings: thriftbooks.com/w/a-testamen…

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I’ve read his books. And I’ve read Malcolm. No movement is ever defined by one man, but it’s interesting how many people are trying to devalue both King & Gandhi now. Makes me wonder who’s behind that...

Mar 15, 2021 · 3:20 AM UTC
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No one who knows the history thinks he was passive. The bus boycott was not passive. The marches were not passive. The walk at Selma was not passive. He said, "Non-violence is materially passive but spiritually active." I recommend TESTAMENT OF HOPE. Every page explains it all.
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