Question 1

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his assassination in 1968.

Question 2

What was the speech that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered on April 4, 1967?

Accepted Answer

The speech, which was delivered in New York City, was titled "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence." In it, King spoke out against racism, excessive materialism, and militarism in American society, and also publicly spoke out against the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War.

Question 3

What was the reaction to Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

Accepted Answer

The speech resulted in significant backlash, with 168 American newspapers denouncing him and President Lyndon B. Johnson inviting him to the White House. The next 12 months of King's life were plagued by vicious assaults on his character and dismissal by the Black middle-class and militants.

Question 4

Who is the Rev. Kevin W. VanHook, II?

Accepted Answer

The Rev. Kevin W. VanHook, II is an American minister and pastor who delivered a sermon on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the call to break silence in the face of injustice.

Question 5

What is the main message of the Rev. VanHook's sermon?

Accepted Answer

The main message of the Rev. VanHook's sermon is that there is a dichotomy between being comfortable and being called, and that it is important for individuals to consider their own call to "stir up some good trouble" and take action in the face of injustice.

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