Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most inspirational figures in American history. From his march on Washington to his time in a Birmingham jail, King's life and work continue to have a profound effect on our nation.The Everything Martin Luther King Jr. Book explores King's life, times, and influence. Fascinating facts and little-known details you'll find in this book include: - His upbringing, education, and nonviolent-resistance influences
- The inspiration for his famous "I have a dream" speech
- His relationship with the Black Power movement
- His private life as a friend, husband, and father
Even now, decades after his death, King's story is still speaking. What can it inspire you to do?Jessica McElrath is the About.com Guide to African American History. She received a juris doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and a bachelor's of art in history from the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in California. Foreword Writer:
Rev. Dale P. Andrews, Ph.D., is the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at Boston University's School of Theology, which is where King received his doctorate. Rev. Andrews has received numerous fellowships and awards, and he has authored or coauthored several books and edited volumes. He lives in Boston, MA.
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