Martin Luther King Jr.’s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' is a cornerstone primary source for teaching civil rights and civic responsibility. Written in 1963 in response to criticism from local clergy, ...
San Mateo Daily Journal: Faith organizations to read ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’
The Peninsula Solidarity Cohort is sponsoring a Jan. 20 reading of “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day — and acknowledging the presidential inauguration — with the ...
al.com: MLK’s iconic ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ remains powerful today. Here’s why.
In the solace of a Birmingham jail in April 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. penned what many consider “one of the greatest documents ever written by an American.” King came across an article in the ...
The Daily Gazette: ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ read-in April 16 at library
SARANAC LAKE – The “Letter from Birmingham Jail” has been called the classic document of the American Civil Rights Movement. April 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the day that Martin Luther King, Jr.
That sentiment from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is as pertinent today as it was when he penned it 61 years ago. While many advances toward racial equity have been ...
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A local church staged a volunteer production of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” this weekend with the goal of bringing King’s message to more people.
In 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” His words are especially relevant today given what is happening in Minnesota.
Yahoo: On This Day, April 16: MLK Jr. writes 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'