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Apr 30, 2024 · Positive mainstream publicity for this biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is palpable. Lauded as the first comprehensive examination of his life in over a generation, civil rights scholars have lined up to praise author Jonathan Eig, who, as a journalist, has also completed a biography of renowned boxer Muhammad Ali, similarly titled Ali: A Life (2017).
2 days ago · Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.
- What did Martin Luther King, Jr., do?Martin Luther King, Jr., was a Baptist minister and social rights activist in the United States in the 1950s and ’60s. He was a leader of the Ameri...
- What is Martin Luther King, Jr., known for?Martin Luther King, Jr., is known for his contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. His most famous work is his “I Have a D...
- Who did Martin Luther King, Jr., influence and in what ways?Martin Luther King, Jr., influenced people around the world. He advocated for peaceful approaches to some of society’s biggest problems. He organiz...
- What was Martin Luther King’s family life like?Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up as the middle child of Michael (later Martin Luther) King, Sr., and Alberta Williams King. His father was the mini...
- How did Martin Luther King, Jr., die?Martin Luther King, Jr., was standing on a motel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, when he was shot by James Earl Ray. An hour later...
May 10, 2024 · The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Vols. 1-6) by Clayborne Carson, Ralph E. Luker, and Penny A. Russell, Eds. Call Number: E185.97.K5 A2 1992. Publication Date: 1992. More than two decades since his death, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ideas - his call for racial equality, his faith in the ultimate triumph of justice, and his insistence on the ...
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4 days ago · The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, also known as simply the March on Washington or the Great March on Washington, [1] [2] was held in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. [3] The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans.
May 6, 2024 · He was honored with the award for his biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., titled "King: A Life." Eig wrote about a persistent social problem in the book: "But in allowing King, we have ...
May 4, 2024 · Expressions of Gratitude and Reflection on MLK Day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact goes beyond history books and his important role in fighting for civil rights in America. His legacy continues through his grandchildren - Yolanda Renee, Martin III, and Farris Christine. Each of them is making a mark on today's society in their own way.
May 6, 2024 · CHICAGO — Chicago historian Jonathan Eig won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography for “King: A Life,” his 2023 biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., a bestseller widely recognized for
