"The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue" by Various, honors Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement through gathered writings and speeches over a long period. These works highlight the fight for African-American rights and the messages of key people like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass. The book starts with a historical account by Harriet Beecher Stowe that introduces Sojourner Truth as a powerful speaker and a symbol against slavery. It describes Truth's tough early life, filled with pain and strong faith, and her dedication to fighting for freedom and justice. This opening sets the scene for stories of hardship, optimism, and the dream of equality that fill the rest of the book.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue
By Various
Explore a collection of powerful voices and historical narratives that capture the long struggle and enduring hope for racial equality.
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