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Introducing the Martin Luther King Jr LibraryWith a New Foreword by Amanda GormanA beautiful collectible edition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legendary speech at the March on Washington, laid out to follow the cadence of his oration—part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before thousands of Americans who had gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the name of civil rights. Including the immortal words, “I have a dream,” Dr. King’s keynote speech would energize a movement and change the course of history.With references to the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, Shakespeare, and the Bible, Dr. King’s March on Washington address has long been hailed as one of the greatest pieces of writing and oration in history. Profound and deeply moving, it is as relevant today as it was nearly sixty years earlier.This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.
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A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech "Our God Is Marching On,” part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.At the end of the march from Selma to Montgomery on March 25, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of a crowd and celebrated the demanding work and effort that had been done by all in the fight against racial injustice for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this speech, Dr. King testified that this march, for justice had been long and difficult and would continue to be so as those with him resisted the call of normalcy in the name of Jim Crow.“Our God Is Marching On” showcases a message of determination, faith, and the unyielding pursuit of equality while remaining committed to nonviolence.This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.This edition preserves Dr. King’s powerful vision for a new generation, exploring themes of:The Selma to Montgomery March: Stand with the marchers at a pivotal moment on March 25, 1965, as Dr. King addresses the crowd after their long walk for justice.The Roots of Jim Crow: Discover Dr. King’s incisive analysis of how racial segregation was engineered to divide the masses and maintain power.A Call to Activism: Hear the resounding charge to "march on ballot boxes" and continue the struggle for a just and equitable society.The Arc of the Moral Universe: Find enduring hope in the iconic declaration that while the arc is long, "it bends toward justice."
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With a new foreword by Viet Thanh NguyenA beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech "Beyond Vietnam,” part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.At New York City's Riverside Church in 1967, Dr. King stood in front of a rapt audience and criticized the Vietnam War as a destructive act of force and a cruel manipulation of the poor—for those fighting on either side. He urged Americans to confront the harsh realities of war and consequently pursue a path where everyone is presented a choice, in his words, "a choice of nonviolent coexistence instead of violent coannihilation.”This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.This powerful speech, delivered one year to the day before his assassination, is a timeless and startlingly relevant call to conscience.The Link Between Civil Rights and Peace: Dr. King's courageous and controversial argument that the fight for racial equality at home could not be separated from the anti-war movement abroad.An "Enemy of the Poor": A searing critique of how the war devastated America's marginalized communities, sending young men to fight for liberties they were denied themselves.A Revolution of Values: The urgent call to conquer the "giant triplets" of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism by shifting from a "thing-oriented" to a "person-oriented" society.Foreword by Viet Thanh Nguyen: A new introduction by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author that contextualizes the speech's enduring importance for a new generation.
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A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's last speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop," part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.On April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the pulpit of Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, and delivered what would be his final speech. Voiced in support of the Memphis Sanitation Worker’s Strike, Dr. King's words continue to be powerful and relevant as workers continue to organize, unionize, and strike across various industries today. Withstanding the test of time, this speech serves as a galvanizing call to create and maintain unity among all people.This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.This essential volume captures Dr. King’s final, powerful message on: Economic Empowerment: Discover Dr. King’s urgent call for economic boycotts and the strengthening of Black institutions—a strategy that remains profoundly relevant today.The Memphis Strike: Understand the full context of the speech, delivered in unwavering support of the striking Memphis sanitation workers and their fight for dignity.Unity and Collective Action: Hear Dr. King’s galvanizing argument for why unity is the essential first step to overcoming oppression, a lesson for every generation.An Enduring Legacy: Presented in a beautifully designed hardcover edition, this is the complete, historic text of Dr. King’s last speech, delivered the day before his assassination.
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A beautiful collectible edition celebrating the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legendary speech at the March on Washington, with forewords and an afterword by Martin Luther King III, Dr. Bernice A. King, and Dexter Scott King. This is part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before thousands of Americans who had gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the name of civil rights. Including the immortal words, “I have a dream,” Dr. King’s keynote speech would energize a movement and change the course of history.With references to the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, Shakespeare, and the Bible, Dr. King’s March on Washington address has long been hailed as one of the greatest pieces of writing and oration in history. Profound and deeply moving, it is as relevant today as it was sixty years earlier.This beautifully designed edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.
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A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s essay “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.With an afterword by Reginald Dwayne Betts On April 16, 1923, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., responded to an open letter written and published by eight white clergyman admonishing the civil rights demonstrations happening in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. King drafted his seminal response, a foundational text of the Civil Rights Movement, on scraps of paper smuggled into jail. King criticizes his detractors for caring more about order than justice, defends nonviolent protests, and argues for the moral responsibility to obey just laws while disobeying unjust ones.“Letter from Birmingham Jail” proclaims a message - confronting any injustice is an acceptable and righteous reason for civil disobedience.This beautifully designed edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for social justice and equality.Why is this letter, born from a jail cell, a timeless and essential call for justice?Critique of the White Moderate: A powerful examination of why Dr. King considered the “white moderate,” more devoted to order than to justice, a greater obstacle to freedom than overt opposition.Nonviolent Direct Action: Dr. King masterfully defends the strategy of nonviolent protest, explaining why creating “creative tension” is necessary to force negotiation and drive social change.Civil Disobedience: Explore the moral argument for breaking unjust laws while maintaining the highest respect for justice, a philosophy that has influenced protest movements for decades.A Call to Activism: Discover the enduring message that inspires new generations to confront injustice and fight for a more equitable society, making this a foundational text for today’s activists.
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A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “The American Dream,” part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins. At Lincoln University on June 6, 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. proposed his vision of a nation where equality, justice, and brotherhood prevail. Speaking of America’s founding ideals, Dr. King emphasized that the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness must extend to all people, regardless of race, creed, or nationality and challenged the nation to confront its paradoxes of slavery and segregation and to fulfill the noble dream of true equality for all. This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.
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A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “The Other America,” part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before an audience at Stanford University and described two Americas: one of prosperity, opportunity, and dignity, and another plagued by poverty, systemic injustice, and despair. He highlighted the struggles of marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need to address racial and economic inequality, and called for unity, compassion, and a commitment to building a just and equitable society.This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s reflections on the civil rights struggle and the power of nonviolent action taken together in community. Part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins. Martin Luther King Jr On Gathering in Community presents both hard won wisdom and practical advice to aid us in the continued struggle for civil rights in America and worldwide. Here, Dr. King reflects on progress made and the work still to be done within the fight for Black freedom, providing inspiration, direction, and strategy. These words are a poetic call to courage we can use as the struggle continues; courage needed as urgently today as it was when the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. wrote them. Rich in quotes that have already stood the test of time, Martin Luther King Jr On Gathering in Community demonstrates that the solution to both internal tensions within the movement and external resistance to racial justice is the same: find a shared vision and work together to achieve it. He emphasizes the importance of driving change, offers guidance on wielding rage constructively, and calls for a commitment to justice, peace, and humanity. With a universal message of hope that continues to resonate, King’s words will inspire readers to contribute to social change by joining with one another in community.