"Violence Lies Like Molten Lava Under Our Streets"

A profound interview from a Civil Rights legend reveals some inspiring accounts of the past, and some grievous warnings for our future

(Image of Clarence Jones via Stanford University)

On Tuesday, I happened to catch one of the most powerful interviews I have seen lately, and I wanted to make sure you had a chance to watch it. Civil rights leader, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s close friend and speechwriter Clarence Jones, gave an interview to MSNBC to celebrate the anniversary of MLK’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech. Jones gave a powerful examination of where we were, where we have come and where we still have to go to pursue true equality for everyone.

Mr. Jones spoke eloquently about the progress made since the 1963 March on Washington and the critical alliances that were made to move the cause forward. Jones also expanded on the issues our country still faces 60 years later. “I believe that violence lies like molten lava under our streets,” said Jones. “I am telling you that there's a level of violence, and there's a deep level of antisemitism in this country. I'm not trying to cry wolf. I'm not trying to scare you. I'm just telling you what I see.”