M.L.K.: The Journey of a KingAn inspiring biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Tonya Bolden Most people know Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a renowned orator, and a central and revered figure in the history of the struggle for civil rights. Tonya Bolden traces how he became this public figure, discussing the events, people, and decisions that shaped his destiny. Bolden collaborated with civil rights photographer Bob Adelman to include more than 80 images of M.L.K. preaching, leading marches, being arrested, and overcoming the violence and prejudice around him juxtaposed with images of his wife and family, of his fellow protestors, and of other leaders of the day. A wonderful tribute, M.L.K. provides readers the opportunity to see the world through King's eyes, introducing a fresh, moving perspective to a familiar historical figure. |
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... crowd was a hallelujah chorus . People clapped their hands , stamped their feet . They hollered out for M.L. to preach on . This display of emotion hardly embarrassed him as it might have done in his youth . He became a roar : “ And we ...
... CROWD " Now let's not become panicky , " M.L. told the people gathered around his home . " If you have weapons , take them home ; if you do not have them , please do not seek to get them . We cannot solve this problem through ...
... crowd pressed around the jail waiting for the start of visiting hours . At one point , lawmen asked the crowd to step back from the fence . Enraged that King didn't step lively , the Enraged that Marion King didn't step lively , the ...
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How COULD I LOVE A RACE OF PEOPLE WHO HATED ME? | 5 |
I HOPE THOUSANDS WILL JOIN Mɛ | 39 |
IVE GOT TO MARCH | 67 |
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