123. Poor People’s Campaign

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This 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 Revival

https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/

1968 Poor People’s Campaign

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_People's_Campaign

Smithsonian: 1968 Poor People's Campaign - Challenges and Successes

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/1968-poor-peoples-campaign-challenges-and-successes

Poor People's Campaign: Then & Now

https://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/poor-peoples-campaign-then-now

NYT article about the Poor People’s Campaign in June 2020

https://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 Beliefs

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