King’s Radicalism: The Poor People’s Campaign

By: Lily Walsh

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About the Author

Lily Walsh

Lily is a junior majoring in History and Secondary Education from Mansfield, MA. Her studies have largely focused on institutional oppression and the systematic alteration of historical memory in the U.S., and she is passionate about engaging her students in critical literacy practices so that they too can examine these systems. At Boston College, Lily is a member of the Screaming Eagles Marching Band and 4Boston. She is excited to pursue post-graduation service opportunities and is considering joining the Peace Corps or Teach for America.

Cover Photo

Warren K. Leffler, Poor People's March at Lafayette Park and on Connecticut Avenue, June 18, 1968.


Digital image courtesy of Library of Congress.