Each January, our country celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a pioneer in nonviolent activism and protest against racial discrimination. His work continues to influence our society and inspire those committed to stamp out injustice.
The UTC Library has selected the following e-books from Project MUSE to showcase the work of Dr. King and others in the civil rights movement and the effect this work has had in our world. :
In The African American Jeremiad, David Howard-Pitney explores the “jeremiad,” a type of speech that laments the state of society and its use by black leaders as a way to point out the unique challenges faced by black Americans. Howard-Pitney devotes a chapter to Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as other notable black leaders and looks at the way their speeches and essays influenced society.
In Becoming King: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Making of a National Leader, Troy Jackson looks at Dr. King’s work in Montgomery, Alabama, focusing on his rise to leadership among the community and the aftermath of the Montgomery bus boycott. This book illustrates who Martin Luther King, Jr. was as a person and a leader.
Yes We Did? by Cynthia Fleming is an exploration of black leadership over the course of American history. Her book uses first person accounts to draw attention to obstacles black leaders have faced and the ways that socioeconomic status, gender, age, and the media affect action in the black community.