David L. Chappell

You probably didn’t learn this in school. At least I know I didn’t.
Much has been written about Martin Luther King, Jr. and how he inspired the world with his call for racial equality. Not a lot has been written about how he has continued to influence the Civil Rights movement since his death. This title does an excellent job in filling in that gap in our knowledge of American history. Specifically, it explores—

• How the movement scattered and had a hard time unifying on anything without a definite leader to succeed King, Jr.
• How the movement used their legislative influence to tackle vital issues such as equal housing and full employment.
• How Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became a national holiday.
• King, Jr.’s influence on the rise and influence of Jesse Jackson in the Civil Rights movement.
• King, Jr.’s character issues and their impact on the movement.

Overall, I found this to be a balanced read. It offers good coverage of the subject and the varying opinions surrounding it and is objective enough to allow the reader to form his or her own opinion.
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