Open navigation menu

Search

enChange Language

Language

English(selected)
Español
Português
Deutsch
Français
Русский
Italiano
Română
Bahasa Indonesia

Welcome to Scribd!

Upload
Language (EN)
Read for free
FAQ and support

What is Scribd?
Ebooks
Audiobooks
Magazines
Podcasts
Sheet music
Documents
Snapshots

Explore Ebooks
Categories
Bestsellers
Editors' Picks
All Ebooks
Contemporary Fiction
Literary Fiction
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Improvement
Personal Growth
Home & Garden
Gardening
Mystery, Thriller & Crime Fiction
Suspense
True Crime
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Young Adult
Dystopian
Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
Romance
Historical Fiction
Science & Mathematics
History
Study Aids & Test Prep
Business
Small Business & Entrepreneurs
All categories
Explore Audiobooks
Categories
Bestsellers
Editors' Picks
All audiobooks
Mystery, Thriller & Crime Fiction
Mystery
Thrillers
Romance
Contemporary
Suspense
Young Adult
Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
Mysteries & Thrillers
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science Fiction
Dystopian
Career & Growth
Careers
Leadership
Biography & Memoir
Adventurers & Explorers
Historical
Religion & Spirituality
Inspirational
New Age & Spirituality
All categories
Explore Magazines
Categories
Editors' Picks
All magazines
News
Business News
Entertainment News
Politics
Tech News
Finance & Money Management
Personal Finance
Career & Growth
Leadership
Business
Strategic Planning
Sports & Recreation
Pets
Games & Activities
Video Games
Wellness
Exercise & Fitness
Cooking, Food & Wine
Art
Home & Garden
Crafts & Hobbies
All categories
Explore Podcasts
All podcasts
Categories
Religion & Spirituality
News
Entertainment News
Mystery, Thriller & Crime Fiction
True Crime
History
Politics
Social Science
All categories
Genre
Classical
Country
Folk
Jazz & Blues
Movies & Musicals
Pop & Rock
Religious & Holiday
Standards
Instrument
Brass
Drums & Percussion
Guitar, Bass, and Fretted
Piano
Strings
Vocal
Woodwinds
Difficulty
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Explore Documents
Categories
Academic Papers
Business Templates
Court Filings
All documents
Sports & Recreation
Bodybuilding & Weight Training
Boxing
Martial Arts
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
Judaism
New Age & Spirituality
Buddhism
Islam
Art
Music
Performing Arts
Wellness
Body, Mind, & Spirit
Weight Loss
Self-Improvement
Technology & Engineering
Politics
Political Science
All categories

Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Learn more about the iconic civil rights leader and his lasting legacy.

Related Interests

Politics
Ethnic Studies
Political
African American
United States

Curated By
Scribd Editors

We’re hard at work helping you find what to read, whether you want to learn something new, relax, or just have fun.

The Atlantic4 min read

Martin Luther King Jr. Changed a Nation in Only 13 Years

Martin Luther King Jr. was just 26 when he came to prominence, by leading a bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. He was only 39 when he was killed.

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. accomplished an astonishing amount in his 39 years. The indispensable timeline laid out in this article from The Atlantic provides a concise but detailed snapshot of King’s life and impact. Get up to speed quickly with this essential primer.

Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954-63

Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954-63

This Pulitzer Prize winner is the first part of Taylor Branch’s renowned trilogy on the life of Dr. King. It’s considered one of the most definitive and thorough accounts of the civil rights movement. If you want to really dig past what you learned in school and what you saw in “Selma,” start here.

Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama: The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution

Diane McWhorter

Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama: The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution

Diane McWhorter

Experience a watershed moment in the civil rights era with this Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the cataclysmic “Year of Birmingham.” In 1963, Dr. King led nonviolent demonstrations, in which peaceful protestors were met with fire hoses and police dogs. See how the dramatic events helped topple segregation.

Letter from Birmingham Jail

Martin Luther King

Letter from Birmingham Jail

Martin Luther King

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” After his arrest for leading peaceful protests against racial segregation, Dr. King wrote this landmark missive from a Birmingham jail cell in 1963. Eloquent, powerful, and as relevant as ever, it is widely considered one of the most impactful documents from the Civil Rights movement. “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is a must read for those who wish to actively contribute to a more just society.

I Have a Dream: Each week LearnOutLoud.com will offer up a new speech in audio format.

Great Speeches in History

I Have a Dream: Each week LearnOutLoud.com will offer up a new speech in audio format.

Great Speeches in History

Commemorate MLK Day with one of history’s most powerful speeches, given by one of its greatest orators. Dr. King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech from the nation’s capital in 1963, calling for an end to racism — a message as urgent today as it was almost 60 years ago. Listen to his moving address in its glorious entirety via the Great Speeches podcast.

Behind the Dream: The Making of the Speech that Transformed a Nation

Clarence B. Jones

Behind the Dream: The Making of the Speech that Transformed a Nation

Clarence B. Jones

Believe it or not, the “I Have a Dream” speech was partially improvised, according to Jones, one of Dr. King’s lawyers and personal advisors. See how this history-making speech took shape with a first-hand account from one of Dr. King’s closest confidants, who provides insights that biographers often omit.

King: Pilgrimage to the Mountaintop

Harvard Sitkoff

King: Pilgrimage to the Mountaintop

Harvard Sitkoff

Sitkoff offers an in-depth and balanced portrayal of not only Dr. King’s many accomplishments, but also his struggles and flaws. “King” serves as a poignant reminder that when we fail to recognize Dr. King’s defeats, we fail to acknowledge the progress that is yet to be made to this day. Dr. King’s beliefs in racial and economic justice remain as relevant in present times as they were when his life was cut tragically short.

Gospel of Freedom: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail and the Struggle That Changed a Nation

Jonathan Rieder

Gospel of Freedom: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail and the Struggle That Changed a Nation

Jonathan Rieder

“Gospel of Freedom” dives into the historical and social context of Dr. King’s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Rieder adds textual analysis and insight as he pivots between Dr. King’s words and the concurrent issues in Birmingham. He also articulates the complexity of Dr. King’s role in the Civil Rights era and the tension he faced as leader of a nonviolent movement in contrast with those who favored a more militant approach.

What Would Martin Say?

Clarence B. Jones

What Would Martin Say?

Clarence B. Jones

Written by a friend and confidant of Dr. King, this personal account of the civil rights icon reveals the person behind the legend. Timely and insightful, it shows how relevant King’s ideas remain today in our current divisive times.

We Celebrate the REAL MLK Day

Still Processing

We Celebrate the REAL MLK Day

Still Processing

On this episode of their “Still Processing” podcast, New York Times culture writers Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris take a look not just at the impact of Dr. King’s life, but also the impact of his assassination and how it continues to reverberate today.

Raising King: poems

Raising King: poems

“It’s possible there has never been a more timely poetry project than Joseph Ross’ ‘Raising King’ … using epigraphs from books by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and authorized by his estate, Ross guides a reader on the powerful road of civil rights witness and awareness,” writes Naomi Shihab Nye in a review for The New York Times.

Let the Trumpet Sound: A Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stephen B. Oates

Let the Trumpet Sound: A Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stephen B. Oates

This award-winning biography is a moving examination of Dr. King’s life, candidly portraying the real man behind the legendary civil rights leader, whose extraordinary dream shaped the future of America.

The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age

The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age

Before he led the Montgomery bus boycott or marched on Washington, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a chain-smoking, pool-playing student at Crozer Theological College just discovering his passion for social justice.

The Promise and the Dream: The Untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy

David Margolick

The Promise and the Dream: The Untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy

David Margolick

Vanity Fair journalist Margolick reveals the fascinating relationship between Dr. King and Robert F. Kennedy, who were assassinated only 62 days apart in 1968. Linked by their dedication to the fight for civil rights, as well as their tragic deaths, the two iconic men shared a complex bond in life.

Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story

Martin Luther King Jr.

Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story

Martin Luther King Jr.

This is the story of the Montgomery bus boycott in the words of Dr. King himself. In addition to an account of the lead-up to the boycott and its aftermath, Dr. King shares his philosophy on noncooperation campaigns and nonviolent resistance. “Stride Toward Freedom” captures the courage and compassion required to stand up to injustice and hate in 1955.

Alabama v. King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Criminal Trial That Launched the Civil Rights Movement

Alabama v. King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Criminal Trial That Launched the Civil Rights Movement

“Alabama v. King” takes you into the courtroom with one of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s defense lawyers, Alabama legend Fred D. Gray, for one of the most pivotal trials of the civil rights movement. Even though we already know bits and pieces of this trial, it’s inspiring to learn the intricate details of how Gray, Dr. King, and others won against stacked odds.

Martin Rising: Requiem For a King

Martin Rising: Requiem For a King

Stunning in its poetry, “Martin Rising” chronicles the Memphis sanitation workers’ strike of 1968 and the fateful days leading up to Dr. King’s assassination. There are countless books and documentaries that pay tribute to his legacy; however, the Pinkneys take a unique approach in sharing the inspiration and light that Dr. King provided, and continues to provide to this day.

The FBI and Martin Luther King, Jr.: From "Solo" to Memphis

David J. Garrow

The FBI and Martin Luther King, Jr.: From "Solo" to Memphis

David J. Garrow

Racism, communist paranoia, and a desire to destroy Dr. King’s influence and credibility led to unprecedented abuse of power at the hands of the FBI and President Hoover’s administration. Historian David Garrow shares detailed research and analysis of the FBI’s relentless surveillance of Dr. King which included bugging hotel rooms and wiretapping until his death in 1968.

The MLK Tapes

The MLK Tapes

We’re taught in school that James Earl Ray, an escaped convict, assassinated Dr. King. But the true crime podcast “The MLK Tapes” digs into how the evidence against Ray doesn’t add up. Instead, King’s family believes government agencies and various other groups worked together to kill MLK and cover it up. We’ll probably never know the full truth, but the eyewitness testimonies here are compelling.

Loading

Quick navigation

Home
Books
Audiobooks
Documents

Footer menu

About

About Scribd
Press
Our blog
Join our team!
Contact us
Invite friends
Gifts
Scribd for enterprise

Support

Help / FAQ
Accessibility
Purchase help
AdChoices
Publishers

Legal

Terms
Privacy
Copyright
Do not sell or share my personal information

Social

Instagram Instagram
Twitter Twitter
Facebook Facebook
Pinterest Pinterest

Get our free apps

About

About Scribd
Press
Our blog
Join our team!
Contact us
Invite friends
Gifts
Scribd for enterprise

Legal

Terms
Privacy
Copyright
Do not sell or share my personal information

Support

Help / FAQ
Accessibility
Purchase help
AdChoices
Publishers

Social

Instagram Instagram
Twitter Twitter
Facebook Facebook
Pinterest Pinterest

Get our free apps

Books
Audiobooks
Magazines
Podcasts
Sheet music
Documents
Snapshots

Language:

English(selected)
Español
Português
Deutsch
Français
Русский
Italiano
Română
Bahasa Indonesia

Copyright © 2023 Scribd Inc.

Language:

English(selected)
Español
Português
Deutsch
Français
Русский
Italiano
Română
Bahasa Indonesia

Copyright © 2023 Scribd Inc.