Why We Can't Wait

King Jr., Dr. Martin Luther

ISBN 10: 0451620194 / ISBN 13: 9780451620194

Published by Signet, 1964

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Synopsis:

Now, King stands resolutely in the public's mind, a moral force for the ages. Back in the day, his call to justice was a thorny issue. This book caused a stir when originally published, challenging leaders of white and black America to act. For King, the experiences in Birmingham were a crucible for the nation.

About the Author: Martin Luther King, Jr., was born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son and grandson of pastors. He graduated from Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary, becoming at age 25 pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He subsequently earned his Ph.D. from Boston University. In 1957 he and other civil rights leaders founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization he led until his death. A proponent of Gandhian principles of non-violence, he led many protests and demonstrations for civil rights, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 29, 1963, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, he continued to fight for civil rights, the eradication of poverty and the end of the Vietnam War. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN.

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., is the founder and president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, an organization committed to fighting for social, political, and economic justice for people of all races, genders, and creeds. A two-time candidate for President of the United States, Rev. Jackson has been called the “conscience of the nation.” Rev. Jackson is also renowned for his efforts around the world to spread the promise of democracy, human rights, and peace. Rev. Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, reside in Chicago and are the proud parents of five children.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Why We Can't Wait
Publisher: Signet
Publication Date: 1964
Binding: mass_market
Condition: Very Good