Government Conspiracy to Kill Martin Luther King
Shoulder Roll Virtual Boxing
- Published
- April 4, 2026
- Duration
- 20:00
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2026
Discusses society, culture.
Summary
On the evening of April 4, 1968, moments before a sniper’s bullet shattered the peace of the Lorraine Motel, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leaned over the balcony to speak with musician Ben Branch. His final request was simple and soulful: "Ben, make sure you play 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."Seconds later, the "…
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On the evening of April 4, 1968, moments before a sniper’s bullet shattered the peace of the Lorraine Motel, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leaned over the balcony to speak with musician Ben Branch. His final request was simple and soulful: "Ben, make sure you play 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."Seconds later, the "Apostle of Nonviolence" was gone. While the world remembers the tragedy and the subsequent conviction of James Earl Ray, the official "Lone Nut
Themes
- society
- culture