Earlier this month, Vincent Intondi, Executive Director of Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, delivered a featured presentation at a Martin Luther King Jr. program hosted by Linn-Benton Community College.
In his remarks, Intondi highlighted often overlooked parts of Dr. King’s legacy, emphasizing King’s long-standing opposition to nuclear weapons and his belief that civil rights, peace, and justice are inseparable. Intondi connected King’s moral vision to today’s challenges, including the risk of renewed nuclear arms racing, massive federal spending on nuclear weapons, and ongoing efforts to introduce nuclear power in Oregon.
The program was presented by LBCC and the Linn-Benton Branch NAACP, with welcoming remarks from LBCC leadership and community leaders in attendance.
A recap of the event, including highlights from Intondi’s presentation, was recently featured on the Linn County Democrats website. We’re grateful to our community partners for continuing to elevate conversations that connect public health, justice, and the urgent need to reduce nuclear risks.