BONUS: Kamala, MLK & The (Black) Politics Of Fear

The politics of fear has driven Black politics since 1964. Dr. King broke from his longstanding practice of not endorsing candidates that year; he not only endorsed but campaigned for Lyndon Johnson. Rather than negotiate Black support, Dr. King backed Johnson without securing any firm promises because he was afraid of a Barry Goldwater presidency. Black leaders have continued that tradition and this campaign cycle is no different.