Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A Collection in Honor of the Civil Rights Activist

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest orators of all time. Learn the powerful words he used to galvanize the civil rights movement and oppose “the dark clouds of racial prejudice.” This collection also includes contemporary reflections on King’s legacy.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)

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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)

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"Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963)

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "Beyond Vietnam" (1967)

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I've Been to the Mountaintop" (1968)

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President Obama's Speech on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

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50th Anniversary of the March on Washington: "Trying to Inspire a New Generation" by Trip Gabriel

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Dear MartinNic Stone
In Nic Stone's unflinching exploration of racism, high school student Justyce McAllister writes letters to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in order to process the violence and prejudice he encounters in his community.
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More Than a DreamThe Radical March on Washington for Jobs and FreedomYohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
In this nonfiction account, the authors present their research on the causes and contributions that led to the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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