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Teach-In on MLK Day Sparks Controversy Over Divisive Narratives

1/14/2026

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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Philadelphia Educators for Palestine and the Students For Justice in Palestine Coalition will host a teach-in.
The event targets students of all ages during the January 19 school closure and addresses weapons manufacturers, racism, and Islamophobia in schools.
A similar event in New York City has reached full capacity, and critics say using Dr. King's legacy to justify divisive narratives is disrespectful.

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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Philadelphia Educators for Palestine and the Students For Justice in Palestine Coalition will host a teach-in.
The event targets students of all ages during the January 19 school closure and addresses weapons manufacturers, racism, and Islamophobia in schools.
A similar event in New York City has reached full capacity, and critics say using Dr. King's legacy to justify divisive narratives is disrespectful.