BSU Remembers MLK
In honor of Martin Luther King' Jr.'s legacy, our Black Student Union seeks to call attention to the common misconceptions and widely unknown truths of who MLK really was. Contrary to modern culture, King was one of the least liked people in the entire country, and said and did a lot of unpopular things. Because of his bravery and unprecedented barrier-breaking, our society is more equal and kind to African-Americans than any time previous. While we still have so much work to do, it is forever imperative to look back on how far we have come, and the trailblazers who fought for our current progress.
MLK is so much more than "I Have A Dream". Look below to see some of his other famous quotes, uncommon facts, resources to learn more about his life and legacy, and resources to help the black community like MLK would've wanted!
This is an original artwork by BSU's very own Marketing and Promotions Chair: Jenesis Brown
BCIT BSU Presents: A Week's Worth of Fun Facts You Never Knew About MLK!
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. was just fifteen years old when he went to Morehouse College? He was so gifted he skipped grades nine through eleven.
Before his unfortunate assassination, a woman attempted to assistants him by stabbing King in the chest about a decade earlier in 1958. Despite having to undergo and recover from hours of emergency surgery, MLK forgave her citing his Christian faith and her mental illness.
Did you know that MLK’s birth name was actually Michael? He was born Michael King but when he was about five years old, his father adopted the name “Martin Luther”. His inspiration was the infamous German Protestant, Martin Luther, who broke away from the Catholic Church centuries earlier during the Protestant Reformation.
Most people don’t know that because of his encouragement and urging, Nichelle Nichols continued to play intelligent “Uhura” on the original Star Trek show as she played a main role and broke the stereotype of black characters in television at the time. Nichols went on to inspire great actors like Whoopi Goldberg and astronauts like Ronald McNair.
For our last fun fact we want everyone to know that MLK is the youngest male to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize at just 35 years old! He even donated all his prize money, equal to about 400,000 dollars today, to the Civil Rights Movement! That’s a true King and we hope you acknowledge and are reminded to live up to MLK’s legacy!
King In the Wilderness (2018)
A portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. during the last years of his life, from his part in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to his assassination in 1968. Click the video to the left to watch the complete film!
Hope & Fury: MLK, The Movement and The Media | NBC News
"Hope & Fury: MLK, The Movement and The Media" is a gripping account of American history told like never before by an all-star lineup of civil rights leaders, pioneering African-American reporters who chronicled the movement, and journalists from across generations, as well as present-day activists who have adopted the tactics of their forbearers to shine a light on inequality in the modern era
Click the fist to learn more about how YOU can make a difference in big and small ways for the black community today! The linktree will take you directly to petitions, video resources, relevant sites, organizations, and more!
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