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Martin Luther King Jr.



Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) was an American Christian minister and civil rights activist who led one of the greatest nonviolent movements in world history to attain legal equality for African Americans in the United States. Drawing on both his Christian faith and the nonviolent philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. King is widely regarded as a preeminent spokesperson for nonviolent activism. His “I Have a Dream” speech is among the most recognized and revered orations in the English language.

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The Measure of a Man

In August 1958 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., preached two sermons—"What is Man?" and "The Dimensions of a Complete Life"—at the first National Conference on Christian Education of the United Church of Christ at Purdue University.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
2013
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Why We Can’t Wait

In this account of the struggle for civil rights in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, and assessment of the work ahead to bring about full equality for African Americans, Dr. King offers an analysis of the events that propelled the Civil Rights movement to the forefront of American consciousness.

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Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson (afterword)
2000
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Strength to Love

"If there is one book Martin Luther King, Jr. has written that people consistently tell me has changed their lives, it is Strength to Love." So wrote Coretta Scott King. She continued: "I believe it is because this book best explains the central element of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King (foreword)
2010
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FindCenter Quotes ImageThose who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.

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Echoes of MLK: “Why Jesus Called a Man a Fool”

On the 50th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the Associated Press asked a few prominent scholars to weigh in on the significance of five of the civil rights leader’s sermons.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
2018
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A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A powerful collection of the most essential speeches from famed social activist and key civil rights figure Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This companion volume to A Knock At Midnight: Inspiration from the Great Sermons of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Clayborne Carson, Kris Shepard (editors)
2002
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: How Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired His life of Activism and Social Justice

A story of how a future NBA Hall of Famer, at the young age of 17, was inspired by the opportunity to ask one of the most influential figures in world history a question.

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Sergio Rabinal
2021
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FindCenter Quotes ImageOur lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

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Pope Francis Compares Catholic Radicals Thomas Merton and Dorothy Day to Lincoln and MLK

During his speech before Congress, Pope Francis highlighted the work of four “great” Americans: Abraham Lincoln, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton.

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Dorothy Day
2015
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The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President

Once upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things won't always be awesome, but your response can be. Remember, things don't always have to be they are. We can change them! Kids can change them. This Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
2015
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