NationSwell and Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) are proud to present the fourth event in our book club series: “King: A Life” — the first significant account in decades of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — featuring Pulitzer-winning biographer Jonathan Eig in conversation with Dr. Carmen Rojas, President & CEO of Marguerite Casey Foundation, and Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at the New School.

“King: A Life” offers a revelatory portrait of Dr. King, blending newly declassified FBI files with vivid storytelling to reveal the complexities of King’s life and work. The biography not only follows King’s journey from the pulpit to the streets of Birmingham, Selma, and Memphis but also delves into his private struggles, familial relationships, and the intense government repression he endured. King’s commitment to fighting for racial and economic justice, even at the cost of his life, emerges as a deeply humanizing story of personal and social transformation.

Join us on November 19th in New York City for a conversation among Jonathan Eig, Dr. Carmen Rojas, and Dr. Darrick Hamilton on the intricate dynamics of King’s leadership and legacy in today’s political context. Together, we will reflect on how King’s critique of racism, economic exploitation, and militarism continues to inform contemporary movements for freedom and explore how King’s understanding of justice can inspire a better vision for how we build economic and social policy today.