Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2010

Fifteen of King's sermons, including "Transformed Nonconformist," "On Being a Good Neighbor," "Love in Action," "Loving Your Enemies," "Antidotes for Fear," and "Pilgrimage to Nonviolence." Fifteen of King's sermons, including "Transformed Nonconformist," "On Being a Good Neighbor," "Love in Action," "Loving Your Enemies," "Antidotes for Fear," and "Pilgrimage to Nonviolence." Show less

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Gospel of Freedom

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter From Birmingham Jail and the Struggle That Changed A Nation

by Rieder, Jonathan

Book - 2013

An in-depth look at King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." An in-depth look at King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Show less

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Why We Can't Wait

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2000

King expands on the ideas first presented in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail." He provides his account of the nonviolent direct-action campaign...Show more King expands on the ideas first presented in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail." He provides his account of the nonviolent direct-action campaign in Birmingham, an outline of why the civil rights movement was gaining strength in the early 1960's and why black people could not wait for white people to put a stop to institutional racism. Show less

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The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2001

Martin Luther King Jr. never actually wrote an autobiography. At the request of King's widow, Coretta Scott King, scholar Claybourne Carson compiled this book using Stanford University’s archives of King’s essays, speeches and interviews with King. Martin Luther King Jr. never actually wrote an autobiography. At the request of King's widow, Coretta Scott King, scholar Claybourne Carson compiled this book using Stanford University’s archives of King’s essays, speeches and interviews with King. Show less

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"Thou, Dear God"

Prayers That Open Hearts and Spirits

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2012

Sixty-eight "Prayers That Open Hearts and Spirits," written by King throughout his life, this collection is arranged by topic and includes praye...Show more Sixty-eight "Prayers That Open Hearts and Spirits," written by King throughout his life, this collection is arranged by topic and includes prayers for spiritual guidance, special occasions, times of adversity, strength in times of trial, uncertain times, and social justice. It also includes specific Biblical verses that inspired King. Show less

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Where Do We Go From Here

Chaos or Community?

by King, Martin Luther

Book - 2010

King's analysis of American race relations and the state of the civil rights movement after a decade of work, as well as an outline of his plans and dream...Show more King's analysis of American race relations and the state of the civil rights movement after a decade of work, as well as an outline of his plans and dreams for America's future. With a universal message of hope that continues to be relevant today, King called for an end to global suffering, and avowed that humans have the resources and technology to eradicate poverty - not just for black people, but for all people. Show less

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A Comics Biography

by Anderson, Ho Che

Book - 2010

In this "comics biography," author-illustrator Ho Che Anderson uses a mixture of photography, black and white sketch work and infrequent but mea...Show more In this "comics biography," author-illustrator Ho Che Anderson uses a mixture of photography, black and white sketch work and infrequent but meaningful splashes of color to depict a realistically troubled Martin Luther King Jr. This work is ideal for readers who are already familiar with King and the historic events of his time. Show less

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The Measure of A Man

by King, Martin Luther

eBook - 2017

King begins "The Measure of a Man" with reflections on human dignity, then moves to a discussion of the dimensions of the complete life. Accordi...Show more King begins "The Measure of a Man" with reflections on human dignity, then moves to a discussion of the dimensions of the complete life. According to King, the complete life includes our personal calling, our love for humanity, and our love for God. Show less

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I Have A Dream

DVD - 2005

This DVD contains King's entire "I Have a Dream" speech, given from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This DVD contains King's entire "I Have a Dream" speech, given from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Show less

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Selma

DVD - 2015

A dramatized chronicle of civil rights activists, specifically Martin Luther King Jr., and their efforts to promote equal rights for black riders of publi...Show more A dramatized chronicle of civil rights activists, specifically Martin Luther King Jr., and their efforts to promote equal rights for black riders of public buses. The focus of the film is on the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Featured stars are David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr. and Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King. Show less

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

http://www.thekingcenter.org/

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Visit the King Center Digital Archive to see more than 10,000 documents from Martin Luther King's personal collection and from the civil rights movement. Visit the King Center Digital Archive to see more than 10,000 documents from Martin Luther King's personal collection and from the civil rights movement. Show less

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Official Site of the Nobel Prize

https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-facts.html

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Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize at the University of Oslo in Norway on December 10, 1964. Listen to audio recordings and watch videos of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Nobel award ceremony. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize at the University of Oslo in Norway on December 10, 1964. Listen to audio recordings and watch videos of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Nobel award ceremony. Show less

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