The Other America - A Speech from The Radical King (Free)

By: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Cornel West - editor

Narrated by: Wanda Sykes

Length: 25 mins

Publisher's Summary

In a rousing speech on race, poverty, and economic justice - given less than a year before his assassination - Martin Luther King Jr. drives home the mission behind his Poor People's Campaign. It is a clear-eyed look at the disparity of wealth in America, what it means for people of all colors - and a message of inspiration dedicated to the power of the people.

"And I say, if we will stand and work together, we will bring into being that day when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. We will bring into being that day when America will no longer be two nations but when it will be one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Wanda Sykes' powerful performance delivers King's compassion, outrage, insight, and vulnerability like few others could - and reminds us all of the relevance his words still have today.

"The Other America" is one of 23 speeches and essays from The Radical King, curated by Dr. Cornel West, including words never recorded in public - a revelation for his legacy.

The Martin Luther King Estate has allowed, for the first time, a dramatic interpretation of King's words, by some of the most charismatic and activist actors working today: LeVar Burton, Mike Colter, Colman Domingo, Danny Glover, Gabourey Sidibe, Wanda Sykes, and Michael Kenneth Williams.

"The Other America" excerpt from The Radical King is free of charge to all listeners until Monday, April 2, 2018. To preorder the full, revealing collection, visit www.audible.com/TheRadicalKing.

©2018 All material copyright Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr; all material copyright renewed Coretta Scott King and the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. Introductions 2015 Cornel West (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

My first audible experience, and the best!!!

this was absolutely amazing to listen to. I highly recommend Cornel West and Wanda for what they have done here I personally have never heard the speech by King himself but having it Revisited and provide it to us in this manner was extremely refreshing. All of the issues and plights of the poor class he spoke of we still experience today. History does not repeat itself it rhymes and this speech is do relevant and inspiring!!!

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Profound

this is absolutely empowering, motivating, informative, absolute good just wish it was longer! an informative book with words like these read be an author so captivating will encourage more people to listen.

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

A Timeless Piece

This is Election Day, Nov 6, 2018. I saw something on Audible that moved me to listen to something by Dr. Martin Luther King. His words are inspirational and timeless. And so appropriate for these times. I thought Wanda Sykes was an odd choice as narrator. I love Wanda Sykes but when I think of her, I don't think of a dramatic reading. She did just fine but I still found it hard to reconcile the funny lady with the words of the civil rights icon.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

NOT GOOD

I believe this speech was originally made in Dr. King's own voice, which is hundred times better than that of Ms Sykes. Whose brilliant idea was it to replace the master orator's voice with this ridiculously sounding lady?

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

At times we need to remember.

Kind of like a lecture. Nothing compares to the actual speech by Dr. King. Still relevant.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A great speech from decades ago is still relevant.

Still relevant in 2018. what moment in our times will justice and liberty for all be accessible?

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Moving from start to finish

Such a moving speech that is always relevant in today’s culture and in today’s world

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

An Amazing Speech by MLK

I have enjoyed listening to this speech by Dr. Martin Luther King. It’s informative, amazing, and inspirational. I highly recommend it to all.

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Thank You Wanda!

Wanda's reading of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech is beautiful. I am a white person in grad school in the process of changing my career to become a high school teacher. I frequently debate with my class that while neo-liberalism is bypassing the majority of the black community before they get a chance to become key players in the corporate world by outsourcing high paying tech jobs to international workers, and neglecting sponsorship and involvement in public school curriculum-- but liberalism is equally harming the black community by telling them lies and harboring white people who prostrate themselves rather than applying themselves to practical improvement.

The going opinion in colleges among professors and students of all races is that the federal government should be moving toward a socialist state,

however,

Dr. King is clearly saying on March 10, 1968 in this speech that African Americans want equal rights in Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

In 2018, amidst continuing struggles, those Americans who have the experience, leadership and knowledge need keep moving forward to foster career readiness in American high school children of all socioeconomic statuses and races, and to help African American children to feel confident and competitive, understand their identity, importance and rights as Americans; and to include historical accuracy in teaching the amazing contributions that their ancestors have made toward building the United States.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Good listen with an important message

It's unfortunate his dream remains a dream in January 2019. In some ways it's worse.

Heroic stuff

Sadly more appropriate today than ever, in the US and now the UK too also!

Great book to listen! I will recommend this book.

Great book to listen! I will recommend this book. Everyone should read this. If there is no racism, this would not be born. For equality!

Thought provoking

The struggle for equality for people of colour in America (and around the world) is relevant for all mankind. It's good to have recorded speeches to remind us of that.

10/10

I wish it was longer! great short/ listen audio book! 10/10 a must listen and greatly read.