My Uncle Martin's Words for America : Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference [eBook - hoopla]

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My Uncle Martin's Words for America : Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference

(2015)

By: Watkins, Angela Farris

Nonfiction

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PUBLISHED

[United States] : ABRAMS, Inc., 2015
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1 online resource (44 pages)

ISBN/ISSN

9781613122099 MWT15968674, 1613122098 15968674

LANGUAGE

English

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In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.-told from the perspective of his niece, Angela-readers learn how King used words of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans' civil rights. The book focuses on words and phrases from King's speeches, such as justice, freedom and equality. Angela Farris Watkins, PhD demonstrates the importance of her uncle's language in bringing about changes during the Civil Rights Movement, from his "I Have a Dream" speech to the peace march in Alabama. Including a timeline and a glossary, this stirring and poignant book is a wonderful introduction to Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful message of nonviolence

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