Now here's a little something that needs to be heard...continuing on with more audience appreciation episodes (it seems my audience really appreciates hearing a good speech), here's another good speech (recommended by yours truly) this time delivered by Reverend Ralph Abernathy. Rev. Abernathy gave this speech on June 19, 1968, only a few short months after the assassination of his friend and associate Dr. King. The speech is given at the Poor People's Campaign which took place at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. as a fulfillment of the prior commitment of Rev. Abernathy, Dr. King, and the SCLC. From what I've read about the Poor People's Campaign, it didn't quite go over the way that the organizers had planned. Perhaps attitudes and the social atmosphere was a little too charged at the time for such a unifying passive protest rally. But what I do know is that Rev. Abernathy delivered a heck of a speech. I had been looking for a while for some sample of Rev. Abernathy's speeches or sermons, you don't hear his words replayed much even though he played such a large role in the Civil Rights Movement...so I am very fortunate to have found, and to be able to share this one. He delivers this speech as both a political activist and fiery pastor, and calls to account the nations' moral priorities on a number of issues. And as with several of the episodes, especially speeches, that have been distributed through this podcast...the speech seems amazingly poignant today...even though it was delivered 40 years ago. So this episode I pay homage to Reverend Ralph Abernathy...this one is kinda long, so sit back, listen, and enjoy. Peace.
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