martin luther king day

martin luther king day

the speakeasy

politics + activism

Dr. Martin Luther King and the Ferocious Possibilities of Black Liberation in Our Darkest Hour

It feels impossible not to see this Martin Luther King Day as one of grief and mourning. But Dr. King’s soft words were never going to save us. Look to…

Carmen Phillips —

Jan 18, 2021

martin luther king day

No Justice No Pride

politics + activism

A Black, Queer Reflection on The Civil Rights Movement and the Unfinished Project of Freedom

The work of civil rights history is queer and feminist. It’s also a hard, rough, incomplete project.

Carmen Phillips —

Jun 4, 2020

lorraine hansberry

martin luther king day

politics + activism

What Can Black Queer People Learn From the Lost Queer Joy of the Civil Rights Movement?

More than anything, this year, I wish black queer and trans people JOY. Martin Luther King didn’t fight that damn hard for us not to have a quality of life…

Carmen Phillips —

Jan 20, 2020

martin luther king day

the resistance

politics + activism

Martin Luther King Day Roundtable: What’s In Your Black Justice Toolkit?

Black justice is not the sole responsibility of only black people. We’re asking: What does black liberation look like for you, and what are you prepared to do to get…

The Speakeasy —

Jan 20, 2020

martin luther king day

the resistance

politics + activism

How Coretta Scott King Leveraged MLK’s Legacy to Fight for Gay Rights

On this Martin Luther King Day, Autostraddle remembers the activist legacy of Coretta Scott King and her fight for gay rights.

Carmen Phillips —

Jan 21, 2019