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Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere

Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant ...
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Chicago author Jonathan Eig wins Pulitzer Prize for book on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago author Jonathan Eig was awarded a 2024 Pulitzer Prize at Columbia University in New York City Monday. He was honored with the award for his biography of Dr. Martin Luther King ...
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Martin Luther King III on Growing Up Without His Iconic Dad, How He Had to 'Emerge from My Father's Vast Shadow'

King III explores his complicated relationship with his father's legend in 'What Is My Legacy?: Realizing a New Dream of Connection, Love and Fulfillment' In 2022, Martin Luther King III, the son of ...
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Beyond the Myth: Martin Luther King and Coretta, the True Story of Love and Struggle

For decades, the figure of Martin Luther King Jr. has been a symbol of struggle, hope, and justice worldwide. However, when it comes to his personal life, especially his relationship with Coretta ...