LBJ Was No Friend of MLK
Apr 12, 2023
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In The New York Times, Jeanne Theoharis and I wrote about the mistake many of us making in letting LBJ, the media and the general public off the hook for the way America treated Martin Luther King Jr.
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Such a fascinating and nuanced look into civil rights history! Examining the complex, often tense reality between LBJ and MLK rather than relying on oversimplified narratives gives so much depth to that era. Was actually taking a quick break playing on minigame (love that it’s completely free and instant to play) when I came across this post. Thank you Jonathan for consistently delivering such grounded historical insights!
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History is generally told through the lens of a few outstanding individuals, forgetting that the media, public, and government collaborated to create the injustices and difficulties of the time. Facing this truth is like solving a difficult puzzle or Quordle: it takes patience, a multifaceted approach, and not overlooking any evidence to reveal the difficulty.
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The way you laid out the historical context was very clear and helpful. I recently encountered a related discussion on a review blog that explored similar historical dynamics and referenced efforts by organizations like https://gocollectiv.com/ to preserve and analyze community histories. Very thought-provoking read!