Who was Dr. Martin Luther King?

Believe it or not, many people have not listened to Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Even more alarming, many people may not even know who he is other than a street name and what he stands for. It’s true. So for those who choose to work on this observance day but are not really working because you’re reading this article, good for you, I think! Check out the “I Have a Dream” speech along with some of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. other sermons here.

I Have a Dream Speech (with captions)

Three Evils of Society Speech

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Don’t Mind Being Black

Don’t Mind Being Black, American Poetry Book gives you a peek into a community that is oftentimes misunderstood, overgeneralized, and easily dismissed. The collection of poetry in this body of work offers a glimpse of the day in the life of sculptor, painter, and poet Jake Webster, and poet, performer, writer, and publisher Zorina Frey. This is a compilation of primarily free verse poetry and short stories. Each of these written works share a personal insight from two perspectives as American citizens owning their identity as proud black artists.

• Paperback: 81 pages
• Publisher: IWA Publishing Services/Createspace
• ISBN: 978-1548199395

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