Critics hit state choice of Mike Huckabee as MLK day speaker

[Nevilledog]

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2022/01/08/critics-hit-state-choice-of-mike-huckabee-as-m-l-king-day-speaker

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Criticism has erupted about the Arkansas Martin Luther King Commission’s choice of former Governor Mike Huckabee to speak at an invitation-only prayer breakfast that is part of the Jan. 17 observance of MLK Day by the state commission.

Comments began on social media yesterday and they were soon followed by a note to me from Little Rock activist Dr. Anika Whitfield. Then came a letter from the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus, which said:

Arkansas is very fortunate to have a Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. At its best, this taxpayer-supported state agency is empowered to educate all Arkansans by amplifying the life and legacy of a great American minister and activist who helped advance the progress of racial equity in our country.

In this spirit, we write to express our deep disappointment and true outrage with the MLK Commission’s decision to select former Governor Mike Huckabee as guest speaker for the annual MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on the King holiday, January 17, 2022 at the Governor’s Mansion.
Mr. Huckabee has demonstrated, on numerous occasions, that he is not the appropriate speaker to advocate for unity.

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[Sur Zobra]

1. The utter contempt of the MAGAs on the state commission

who chose Huckleberry to speak is below the lowest of tactics used by Repukes. They have nothing but disdain and hatred for MLK

[Patterson]

2. Will Huckabee's illegitimate son be with him?

[crickets]

3. Yikes, what a deliberately poor choice. nt