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Martin Luther King Jr. had a much more radical message than a dream of racial brotherhood

  • Written by Paul Harvey, Professor of American History, University of Colorado
Martin Luther King Jr. had a much more radical message than a dream of racial brotherhoodDr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.AP Photo

Martin Luther King Jr. has come to be revered as a hero who led a nonviolent struggle to reform and redeem the United States. His birthday is celebrated as a national holiday. Tributes are paid to him on his death...

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