Martin Luther Kingâs classic exploration of the events and forces behind the Civil Rights Movementâincluding his Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963.
âThere comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair.âIn 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, was perhaps the most racially segregated city in the United States. The campaign launched by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights movement on the segregated streets of Birmingham demonstrated to the world the power of nonviolent direct action.
In this remarkable bookâwinner of the Nobel Peace PrizeâDr. King recounts the story of Birmingham in vivid detail, tracing the history of the struggle for civil rights back to its beginnings three centuries ago and looking to the future, assessing the work to be done beyond Birmingham to bring about full equality for African Americans. Above all, Dr. King offers an eloquent and penetrating analysis of the events and pressures that propelled the Civil Rights movement from lunch counter sit-ins and prayer marches to the forefront of American consciousness.
Since its publication in the 1960s, Why We Canât Wait has become an indisputable classic. Now, more than ever, it is an enduring testament to the wise and courageous vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Includes photographs and an Afterword by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Categories:
- Politics & Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Race Relations
- Discrimination & Racism
- Race Relations
- Sociology
Publisher : Berkley
Author : King Jr., Dr. Martin Luther
Language : English
Edition : Reissue
Published :1971-01-01
Number Of Pages : 160
Binding : Mass Market Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0451627547
ISBN-13 : 9780451627544
Item weight : 0.25 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 4.2 in x 6.8 in
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