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Written by Martin Luther King, Jr. himself, this astounding autobiography brings to life a remarkable man changed the world —and still inspires the desires, hopes, and dreams of us all. Martin Luther King: the child and student who rebelled against segregation. The dedicated minister who...

For the first time ever, twenty-four original recordings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech to his stirring sermon "A Knock At Midnight," are collected together in this treasured box set. His landmark speeches that echoed around the world and the more...

Take a tour of some of the most extraordinary thinkers in history with ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´. Packed with cherry-picked thoughts, reflections, and observations, it offers inspiring insights into almost every aspect of life, from love and death to art and politics. A superb addition to any coffee table, ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´ is ideal for those who need a bit of extra motivation. Born in Paris, Charles Baudelaire (1821 – 1867) was one of the most highly-regarded poets of the 19th century.

Malcolm X. Marcus Garvey. Charles Hamilton Houston. Diane Nash. For every well-known figure of the Civil Rights Movement, there are dozens of lesser-known, yet no less significant, activists who helped advance America’s social views and helped shape race relations in this country. Most listeners have only skimmed the surface of these deeply complex, influential, and world-changing figures. Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University delves into their stories, presenting an intimate study of the men and women who led half a century of social change.

Wanda Sykes, LeVar Burton, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Gabourey Sidibe head a cast of beloved actors performing 23 selections from the speeches, sermons, and essays of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—many never recorded during his lifetime. For the first time, teachers, students, and thoughtful listeners can hear dramatic interpretations of Dr. King’s words, chosen and introduced by Cornel West.

A remarkable compilation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s reflections on love and its transformative power—a stellar addition to Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins. “I have also decided to stick with love for I know that love is ultimately the only answer to...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER On April 4, 1968, James Earl Ray shot Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel. The nation was shocked, enraged, and saddened. As chaos erupted across the country and mourners gathered at King's funeral, investigators launched a sixty-five day search for King’s...

Dr. King’s best-selling account of the civil rights movement in Birmingham during the spring and summer of 1963 On April 16, 1963, as the violent events of the Birmingham campaign unfolded in the city’s streets, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., composed a letter from his prison cell in response...

The last book written by King his final reflections after a decade of civil rights struggles In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., isolated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone, and labored over his final manuscript. In this...

Clive Myrie presents a powerful four-part series documenting the events leading up to, surrounding and following the assassination of Martin Luther King - told by the people who were there. In 1968, Dr King was in Memphis to support a strike by the local sanitation workers, campaigning under the...

Un saggio preciso, avvincente, che restituisce l'entusiasmo di una stagione del Novecento ormai entrata nel mito. Episodi della lotta per i diritti civili degli afroamericani si alternano al racconto delle vite di pensatori, di attivisti fin qui noti solo agli esperti, che hanno preceduto Malcom X e Martin Luther King, consentendo loro di diventare ciò che sono stati. L'avventura umana di questi due giganti - spesso diversi, talvolta affini - che hanno dato la vita per cambiare il mondo permette cosí di gettare una luce su un pezzo della storia recente.

The Bondage of the Will was published in 1525 as a rebuttal to Desiderius Erasmus. The piece is known as one of the first discussions on free will and predestination during the Reformation.

Ein bewegendes Hörbuch über Martin Luther King, die Ikone der afroamerikanischen Bürgerrechtsbewegung: Als ehemaliger Mitarbeiter Martin Luther Kings gibt Bahr einen authentischen Einblick in das Leben dieses außergewöhnlichen Friedensnobelpreisträgers, der seinen Traum eines konfliktfreien Zusammenlebens von Menschen unterschiedlicher Hautfarben, Religionen und Kulturen leidenschaftlich verfolgte, die Massen bewegte und sein gewaltfreies Engagement schließlich doch mit dem eigenen Leben bezahlen musste. Nicht zuletzt wegen der Black Lives Matter-Bewegung ist dieses Hörbuch wieder topaktuell.

Martin Luther King Jr. es un pastor bautista afroamericano y activista no violento del movimiento por los derechos civiles de los negros estadounidenses en los Estados Unidos, un firme defensor de la paz y contra la pobreza. Organiza y dirige acciones como el boicot a los autobuses de Montgomery para defender el derecho al voto, la desegregación y el empleo de las minorías étnicas. Dio un famoso discurso el 28 de agosto de 1963 en el Lincoln Memorial de Washington, D.C., durante la Marcha por los Empleos y la Libertad, titulado "Tengo un sueño".

Queste 100 citazioni mirano a fornire l'accesso a un'opera o a una vita eccezionale, attraverso una selezione dei pensieri più eclatanti, in un formato accessibile a tutti. Una citazione è più di un estratto di un'affermazione, può essere un colpo di mente, una sintesi di un pensiero complesso, una massima, un'apertura a una riflessione più profonda.

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character." A superb orator, Martin Luther King Jr. spearheaded a peaceful march on Washington D.C., where he delivered his famous speech, "l Have a Dream", to 250,000 people. The historic speech is one of many successful attempts at voicing his frustration towards oppression and discrimination without resorting to violence thus proving his skills as a public speaker.

Martin Luther King Jr. é um pastor afro-americano baptista e activista não violento do movimento dos direitos civis negros americanos nos Estados Unidos, um forte defensor da paz e contra a pobreza. Organiza e lidera acções como o boicote dos autocarros Montgomery para defender o direito de voto, dessegregação e emprego das minorias étnicas.

Bienvenue sur Speakeasy with Jarrod, le podcast qui explore le monde autrement, là où les voix invisibles se font entendre. 🌍✨ Ici, nous ne parlons pas seulement d’actualités ou de société. Nous plongeons au cœur des contradictions de notre époque, là où la spiritualité, l’éthique et le militantisme se rencontrent. Chaque épisode est une conversation profonde, libre et lucide avec ceux qui façonnent notre société — chercheurs, militants, penseurs, acteurs du terrain — mais aussi avec ceux que l’on n’entend plus : les oubliés, les exclus et les voix ...

FACES OF FULSHEAR seeks to discover intriguing stories tucked in the backgrounds and experiences of artists, politicians, academics, community leaders and everyday people. With the belief that everyone has a story to tell, we talk to individuals from all walks of life, inside and outside the Fulshear community, to learn how they got to where they are today.

Martin Luther King Jr. var en baptistpastor och ickevåldsaktivist för afrikansk-amerikanska medborgarrättsrörelsen av afroamerikaner i USA, en stark förespråkare för fred och mot fattigdom. Han organiserar och leder åtgärder såsom bojkott av bussarna i Montgomery rätt att rösta, desegregation och försvara anställning av etniska minoriteter. Han höll ett berömt tal 28 Augusti 1963 framför Lincoln Memorial i Washington, DC under marschen för jobb och frihet: det kallas "Jag har en dröm".