Beck: “I am not hijacking” MLK “legacy in any way, shape, or form” He adds: “On 8-28, we plan to salute Dr. King and the civil rights movement” Written by Media Matters Staff Published 06/23/10 10:03 AM EDT From the June 23 broadcast of Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program: Video file Previously: Top U.S. civil rights leaders accuse Beck of hijacking Dr. King's legacy, plan 8/28 counter-rally Beck says it's “divine providence” 8-28 rally is on same day as MLK speech, adds: “It's time we picked that dream back up” Days before MLK Day, Beck again pilfers King's words to promote himself Beck's accusation that progressives have “co-opted” civil rights movement rings hollow
