Celebrating the Legacy and Life of Martin Luther King Jr.

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2000

1963, In Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, launched a campaign, a movement on the segregated streets of Birmingham demonstrating the power o...Show more 1963, In Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, launched a campaign, a movement on the segregated streets of Birmingham demonstrating the power of nonviolent direct action, in one of the most racially segregated cities in the United States. This book explores the events and forces behind the Civil Rights Movement, including his letters from Jail. Show less

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My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

by King, Martin Luther

Unknown - 2013

A perfect read together book, where King offers insight into his civil rights father and leader, their bond, separation during his father's imprisonment, and the power of witnessing his fathers' famous speech. "I Have a Dream" A perfect read together book, where King offers insight into his civil rights father and leader, their bond, separation during his father's imprisonment, and the power of witnessing his fathers' famous speech. "I Have a Dream" Show less

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A Call to Conscience

The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2001

A must read. His speeches stirred a generation to change -- and outlined a practical way to economic freedom and true democracy. His words would help brin...Show more A must read. His speeches stirred a generation to change -- and outlined a practical way to economic freedom and true democracy. His words would help bring about the end of a brutally unequal system -- and would show a timeless method for achieving fairness and justice for all. Show less

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All Labor Has Dignity

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2011

A collection of speeches on labor rights and union, which because a focus in his later life. It also includes his final speech, 'I've Been to the Mountaintop," which he gave in Memphis. A collection of speeches on labor rights and union, which because a focus in his later life. It also includes his final speech, 'I've Been to the Mountaintop," which he gave in Memphis. Show less

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Martin Luther King, Jr

by Bauer, Marion Dane

Unknown - 2009

Written for the youngest of readers, it's never too early to introduce Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his words that changed the way people thought, and his actions spurred them to change the world. Written for the youngest of readers, it's never too early to introduce Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his words that changed the way people thought, and his actions spurred them to change the world. Show less

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Martin Luther King, Jr

by Haldy, Emma E.

Book - 2016

This book examines the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter. This book examines the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter. Show less

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Martin Luther King, Jr

The Last Interview and Other Conversations

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2017

This collection ranges from an early 1961 interview in which King describes his reasons for joining the ministry (after considering medicine), to a 1964 c...Show more This collection ranges from an early 1961 interview in which King describes his reasons for joining the ministry (after considering medicine), to a 1964 conversation with Robert Penn Warren, to his last interview, which was conducted on stage at the convention of the Rabbinical Assembly, just ten days before King's assassination. Show less

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Where Do We Go from Here

Chaos or Community?

by King, Martin Luther

eBook - 2010

In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., isolated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone and labo...Show more In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., isolated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone and labored over his final manuscript. With a universal message of hope that continues to resonate, King demanded an end to global suffering, asserting that humankind-for the first time-has the resources and technology to eradicate poverty. Show less

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Martin Luther King, Jr

A King Family Tribute

by Watkins, Angela Farris

Book - 2012

An intimate look at the man whose family knew him as simply Martin Luther and it is a celebration of his life and work. Reveals the small and private mome...Show more An intimate look at the man whose family knew him as simply Martin Luther and it is a celebration of his life and work. Reveals the small and private moments that helped shape Martin Luther into a leader of a movement committed to a just society for all people. Show less

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The Life of Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr

by Reddie, Richard S.

Book - 2011

Reddie seamlessly melds King's religious, social, political, and racial ideas in ways that are understandable, yet sophisticated; and captures his legacy ...Show more Reddie seamlessly melds King's religious, social, political, and racial ideas in ways that are understandable, yet sophisticated; and captures his legacy and impact on both sides of the Atlantic. Reddie uses copious photographs throughout to chronicle the great man's life and times. As the first Black Brit to write a book on Martin Luther King, he brings a fresh new perspective. Show less

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The Sword and the Shield

The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr

by Joseph, Peniel E.

Book - 2020

The Sword and the Shield is a dual biography of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King that transforms our understanding of the twentieth century's most iconic ...Show more The Sword and the Shield is a dual biography of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King that transforms our understanding of the twentieth century's most iconic African American leaders. Peniel E. Joseph reveals a nuanced portrait of two men who, despite markedly different backgrounds, inspired and pushed each other throughout their adult lives. This is a strikingly revisionist biography, not only of Malcolm and Martin, but also of the movement and era they came to define. Show less

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April 4, 1968

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Death and How It Changed America

by Dyson, Michael Eric

Book - 2008

A cultural critic reassesses the late civil rights leader's significance and influence on American society, as well as the ways in which his death transformed the discussion of race in America. A cultural critic reassesses the late civil rights leader's significance and influence on American society, as well as the ways in which his death transformed the discussion of race in America. Show less

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