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Three MLK- themed books to pick up and read in 2025

In this new age of artificial intelligence, social media and news that is no longer fact-checked for its veracity, there’s something to be said about sitting quietly with a good book. As the nation ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Was ‘A Protest Leader Who Really Does Not Like Conflict,’ Says Biographer

Despite being a revered leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was actually conflict avoidant, says biographer Jonathan Eig. “One of the interesting things about King is that ...
The Root

Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why

The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change their ...
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Martin Luther King Sr Community Resource Collaborative Receives $4M Grant from US Department of Education

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Martin Luther King, Sr. Community Resources Collaborative (MLK Sr Collaborative) was awarded ...
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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 ...