April 2, 2022 Riverside Church, NYC (and online)
Re-examining the links between militarism and racism
Can America learn to “study war no more”?
Join the event virtually or in person on April 2nd to mark the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech in the place where he delivered it 55 years ago – the historic Riverside Church.
At a time when the justness and necessity of the Vietnam War was still broadly accepted, Dr. King issued a stirring rebuke to the U.S. establishment, naming his own government as “the greatest purveyor of violence in the world.”
We will explore the connections Dr. King made in that speech between the “three evils” of militarism, racism, and poverty and their impact on Black lives a half century later. We’ll look at the road from Iraq to Ferguson and talk about how the Church and the American people can overcome the forces of war and violence to build a more peaceful and just nation and planet.
Join us for:
- Musical performances
- An inspiring reading of the “Beyond Vietnam” speech by national faith leaders and activists
- A conversation with leading voices from the American church and anti-militarism movements on forging a new path
The event will take place on Saturday, April 2 from 3:30 to 6 pm ET.
RSVP and receive updates of confirmed guests, performers and panelists as they become available!
