I'm not sure at what age I first learned about Martin Luther King Jr. I suspect that it was during my elementary years during a U.S. History unit. However, I know that ever since junior high he has been a role model of mine. His speeches have always given me goose bumps and his life has inspired me to be a world changer.
In the last few years I have begun reading books on his life, and copies of his speeches and sermons. I have also listened to audio clips of his various speeches and sermons. I recently discovered video clips of his speeches and sermons on youtube.com Since today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I thought I would share some of the resources that I have found.
Books
I have read a few different books on King:
1) The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr. by Clayborne Carson
2) Martin & Malcolm & American by James Cone
3) A Knock At Midnight - edited by Clayborne Carson & Peter Holloran
All three of these books are powerful in their own unique ways. Have any of you read other books on King that you would recommend?
Key Speeches
"I Have A Dream"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk&eurl=http://www.mlkonline.net/video-i-have-a-dream-speech.html
His final speech..."I've been to the mountaintop..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0FiCxZKuv8&eurl=http://www.mlkonline.net/video-martin-luther-king-last-speech.html
Songs of Tribute
Here is the music video for a song that Common and Will.I.Am did...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBa55sDTIiA
Web Sites
This is one of the best web sites that I have found on MLK. It is a "hub."
http://www.mlkonline.net/
In the last few years I have begun reading books on his life, and copies of his speeches and sermons. I have also listened to audio clips of his various speeches and sermons. I recently discovered video clips of his speeches and sermons on youtube.com Since today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I thought I would share some of the resources that I have found.
Books
I have read a few different books on King:
1) The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr. by Clayborne Carson
2) Martin & Malcolm & American by James Cone
3) A Knock At Midnight - edited by Clayborne Carson & Peter Holloran
All three of these books are powerful in their own unique ways. Have any of you read other books on King that you would recommend?
Key Speeches
"I Have A Dream"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk&eurl=http://www.mlkonline.net/video-i-have-a-dream-speech.html
His final speech..."I've been to the mountaintop..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0FiCxZKuv8&eurl=http://www.mlkonline.net/video-martin-luther-king-last-speech.html
Songs of Tribute
Here is the music video for a song that Common and Will.I.Am did...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBa55sDTIiA
Web Sites
This is one of the best web sites that I have found on MLK. It is a "hub."
http://www.mlkonline.net/
6 comments:
The Beloved Community by Charles Marsh is a great book, not only about King, but about the kind of social justice espoused by him. It's an incredible book, both about him and how he has influenced missions ever since.
Juniper,
What's up? Thanks for the recommendation. I have heard of that one...I will have to check it out. I got your email about serving with Sunshine on weekends and I will be getting back to you soon.
God bless,
Dave
I have it if you want to borrow it! If I come to Chicago anytime soon I'll bring it. Talk to you soon, God bless.
Dave,
You got Juniper on your blog! Tell her I said what's up! Keep blogging homie!
grace and peace,
Dave,
Change my blog name on your blog role
before I punch you in the face(ie John Clark)
Holla!
Where you at Dave? No more posts I see.
Whewwwwwwwww!!!!
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