MLK: The Voice We Need but Do Not Want | Gregory Thompson | TEDxMemphis

Martin Luther King Jr. is the ultimate symbol for justice and change. But in these days with so much social upheaval and untethered hatred, has his message of love been forgotten or just ignored? Why aren't we embracing love? Gregory Thompson is the Director of Research and Strategy at Clayborn Reborn.

He is active in national conversations surrounding race and equity in America.

Before joining Clayborn he served as the CEO of the Thriving Cities Group and as the Executive Director of New City Commons—both in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Gregory holds a PhD from the University of Virginia where he wrote his dissertation on Martin Luther King, Jr. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx