Veterans for Peace to explore MLK’s teachings on dangers of war and militarism

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Veterans for Peace and the U-M Office of Veteran and Military Services will host a virtual discussion on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s thoughts and teachings about the dangers of war and militarism Jan. 18.

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The local chapter of Veterans for Peace will present a talk titled “Beyond Militarism; Where Do We Go From Here?” at 2 p.m. through Zoom as part of the university’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.

The discussion will center on King’s speeches relating to war and militarism, showing them as relevant today as they were 50 years ago.

Veterans for Peace also will discuss King’s stance against government use of the military over diplomacy and the use of armed forces in the routine policy of the state.

The discussion is free and open to the public.

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