How MLK Jr. and Malcolm X Would Respond to the Murder of George Floyd with Dr. Peniel Joseph

What do you think Malcolm X and Dr. King would be doing right now in response to the murder of George Floyd? Organize, educate, and agitate, says Dr. Peniel Joseph, author of "The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr." Today's episode gives historical context for understanding how the dangers of being black in the 1960s are not different from today, as white privilege and white fragility continue to destroy American democracy. Listen to the episode then hit the link below to get his book. BUY "The Sword and the Sheild: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.": https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/peniel-e-joseph/the-sword-and-the-shield/9781549156434/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy