Tag Archives: Martin Luther King

Race, Racism and Me

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Fred Zilian

(Note: This is the first in a series of essays on “Race and Racism in America.” It was originally published in modified form by the Newport Daily News on February 1, 2022.) Race and racism comprise one of the great … Continue reading →

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King’s Final Book: Both Political Roadmap and Passionate Sermon

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Fred Zilian

(Note: This essay was originally published in two segments by the Newport Daily News, RI, on February 1 and February 2, 2021. It was subsequently published on the History News Network on February 14, 2021.) In his final book before … Continue reading →

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Move Over Lone Ranger; Here Comes Martin Luther King

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published by the Newport Daily News on January 16, 2017.) About twenty years ago, I attended a conference in California where we discussed the ideas of the famous 17th century philosopher-scientist Francis Bacon. I learned much … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Martin Luther King: Move over Lone Ranger

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Fred Zilian

About twenty years ago, I attended a conference in California where we discussed the ideas of the famous 17th philosopher-scientist Francis Bacon. I learned much about him, but the greatest insight I gleaned was during a coffee break. I was … Continue reading →

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