123. Poor People’s Campaign

Send us Fan MailThis week let’s chat about the Poor People’s Campaign. This is a revival of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s radical campaign to unite poor people across the country to fight for an “economic bill of rights” including a guaranteed basic income and affordable housing.Fifty years later, the torch has been picked up by Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharris. They have dedicated their lives to fighting for the poor, and have been gaining momentum in this modern renewal of the campaign.Tune in this week to learn about the differences between the new and the old campaign and who might feel called to join the fight.Links from today’s episode:Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revivalhttps://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ 1968 Poor People’s Campaignhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_People's_Campaign Smithsonian: 1968 Poor People's Campaign - Challenges and Successeshttps://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/1968-poor-peoples-campaign-challenges-and-successes Poor People's Campaign: Then & Nowhttps://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/poor-peoples-campaign-then-now NYT article about the Poor People’s Campaign in June 2020https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/us/poor-peoples-campaign-platform.html William Barber Takes on Poverty and Race in the Age of Trump https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/05/14/william-barber-takes-on-poverty-and-race-in-the-age-of-trump ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 107- Dr. King’s Radical Money BeliefsConnect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Support the show