Valuetainment “MLK’s Communist Ties” - How Stanley Levison CREATED Martin Luther King
Jan 14, 2026
Curtis Yarvin, a political thinker known for his contrarian views under the pen name Mencius Moldbug, dives deep into the controversial ties between Martin Luther King Jr. and Stanley Levison. He reveals Levison's significant role as a former Communist advisor to MLK, shaping key civil rights messages. Yarvin challenges mainstream narratives, discussing how media control and propaganda have historically influenced public perception of political movements. This thought-provoking dialogue questions the origins of civil rights activism against a backdrop of hidden influences.
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Levison’s Role Behind MLK And SCLC
- Stanley Levison moved from running Communist Party finances to privately advising Martin Luther King and shaping the SCLC.
- Curtis Yarvin highlights Levison's role as speechwriter and organizational architect behind King's public leadership.
Public Leaders Often Read Others’ Words
- Public figures often read speeches written by advisors rather than writing them themselves.
- Yarvin argues MLK relied on speechwriters like Stanley Levison and Clarence B. Jones for key speeches.
Kennedys Pushed King To Cut Ties
- Yarvin cites that the Kennedys pressured King to break with Levison after revelations about communist ties.
- Despite pressure, Levison privately advised King until King's 1968 assassination and later worked with Coretta Scott King.
