Steven S. Rogers - Why? (The King of Love Is Dead) by Gene Taylor

The transcript discusses a poem written by Gene Taylor shortly after Martin Luther King's assassination. The poem, later turned into a song by Nina Simone, reflects on themes of peace, love, and the enduring message of MLK. It questions the nature of violence and the impact of MLK's death on society.

Who wrote the poem that was later turned into a song by Nina Simone?

• A jazz musician

• Nina Simone

• Martin Luther King

• Gene Taylor

What was the main message that the man of humble birth spread across the land?

• Silence and obedience

• War and conquest

• Love and freedom

• Wealth and prosperity

What did the man of humble birth not fear according to the poem?

• Love

• Humiliation

• Success

• Fame

What does the poem question about the murderers?

• Their wealth

• Their intelligence

• Their education

• Their humanity

What concern does the poem raise about the country?

• Its technological advancement

• Its stability and future

• Its cultural diversity

• Its economic growth