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Jan. 18, 2021: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

“The security we profess to seek in foreign adventures we will lose in our decaying cities. The bombs in Vietnam [Syria, Donbass, Yemen, Afghanistan, etc.] explode at home; they destroy the hopes and possibilities for a decent America.” - Address to April 15 Antiwar Mobilization in NYC, April 15, 1967

“Dr. King pointed out the bombs the United States was then dropping on Vietnam also explode at home, destroying the possibility of a decent life for millions here, especially for working class and oppressed people. Washington’s wars and sanctions still have that effect today,” Struggle-La Lucha's Bill Dores told Press TV.

In April 1967, one year before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at a protest in New York against the Vietnam War. He said: “The security we profess to seek in foreign adventures we will lose in our decaying cities. The bombs in Vietnam also explode at home; they destroy the hopes and possibilities for a decent America.”

By Rebecka Jackson-Moeser

Let us never forget that Dr. King fought for socialist economics, guaranteed income, and an end to imperialism and war. His bold opposition to the war in Vietnam and calls for economic equality are surely what ended his life.

As we gather, know that the real threat has nothing to do with whether you march peacefully, break windows, stay on the sidewalk or storm a capitol building. It has to do with your principles and what you represent.

Baltimore: Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rally & Car Caravan

Monday, January 18 - 12 p.m.

Gather at 2011 N. Charles St., Baltimore

Register for digital rally here

Let's make our voices drown out the forces of racism and fascism -- on the Dr. King Jr. weekend. Join the car caravan and the virtual speak out.

The Peoples Power Assembly will hold a rally and car caravan on Monday, January 18, 12 noon, gathering at 2011 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 (car caravan will leave at 1 pm sharp) and travel to Jessup Correctional Institute and ICE detention center to demand justice for those behind bars. We will also hold a virtual speak out before and as part of our car caravan.

The ugly and vicious racist coup attempt by Trump and his fascist followers is not over. Many of these same groups are planning actions at local state capitols and again in Washington D.C. on January 17, on the Dr. King Jr. holiday weekend, leading up to the January 20 Inauguration.

By Stephen Millies

A hundred people braved cold winds to honor the fightback legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Harlem on Jan. 18. People gathered at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building plaza.