Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr.
Last updated: April 18, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his unwavering commitment to justice, his nonviolent approach to adversity, and his dream of equality. The picks on this list showcase those convictions and contextualize them within the U.S. civil rights movement. They inspire important questions about privilege and prejudice, and they highlight the amount of work that still needs to be done. For more stories exploring similar themes, try our lists of Civil Rights Books, TV About Racism and Social Justice, and Black History on the Screen: Activism, Civics & Social Justice.
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