Three mothers who shaped American history

Anna Malaika Tubbs explores the overlooked stories of Alberta King, Louise Little, and Berdis Baldwin — the mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. She argues that their influence, values, and sacrifices were foundational to their sons' work, yet have been largely erased from historical narratives. The conversation brings these women's lives into focus, revealing how family dynamics shaped the civil rights movement.