208. The MLK They Never Told You About // Jemar Tisby

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Summary

In this episode Tim is joined by Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise and How To Fight Racism to discuss Martin Luther King Jr., and the forces in his life which brought him into the spotlight during the civil rights movement. Dr. Tisby explains the whitewashing of MLK today, and the need to understand his true message, which is still deeply relevant.

Takeaways

• Dr. Jemar Tisby's books, 'The Color of Compromise' and 'How to Fight Racism' are raising awareness about racism and white supremacy.
• Dr. Jemar Tisby is working on a new book that will further contribute to the conversation on racial justice.
• The early life of MLK and how it shaped his public work.
• MLK's true message and activism have been whitewashed, and it is important to understand the depth of his work and the challenges he faced.
• Continued education and awareness are necessary to combat racism and promote racial justice.

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