Ivy Tech Libraries: Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. : Resources

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Academic Video Online
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Library Databases

African American Experience
The widest depth and breadth of information available of any online database collection on African American history and culture. Mostly secondary sources; recommended for introductory research.
Black Freedom Struggle
This website is freely available to all students and educators. This curated selection of primary sources is designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans.
CQ Press Library
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NewsBank: Black Life in America
This resource offers a window into African American history, culture and daily life—as well as the ways the dominant culture has portrayed and perceived people of African descent. This database is sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications.
Religion and Philosophy Collection
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Internet Resources

Ebooks

Martin Luther King Jr. : Civil Rights Leader by C. L. Laney
Call Number: Ebook

ISBN: 9781638890010

Publication Date: 2022-05-08

As a minister and an activist, Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to helping others. He fought for equality during a time when Black people in America experienced great injustice. His life and legacy continue to inspire others to push for change. Blue Delta Books tell the stories of people who have changed our world in profound ways. This series features a diverse group of people. Some are more well-known than others, but all deserve to be highlighted for the positive impact they have had. Each Blue Delta Book features full-color images on every page and tells the person's story from childhood throughout their life.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial by Joanne Mattern
Call Number: Ebook

ISBN: 9781634402279

Publication Date: 2017-08-01

History recognizes the leadership and voice Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the civil rights movement in 1960s America. A 30-foot tall statue of Dr. King gazes into the future full of hope for all humanity. His words of peace are carved in the walls of the monument as a reminder to all Americans of the power of peaceful protest. Learn all about the first national memorial to an African American.
People That Changed the Course of History by Myra Faye Turner
Call Number: Ebook

ISBN: 9781620234471

Publication Date: 2018-01-01

As we mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination; this book explores how the Baptist preacher from Atlanta came to be the leader of the 1960s civil rights movement. You will explore his influential acts of civil disobedience; like the March on Washington in 1963; when he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. You will learn about the causes he championed; including ending racial discrimination in the workplace and establishing a higher minimum wage; topics still making headlines today.Take a closer look at the extraordinary life of this family man; eloquent speaker; and Nobel Peace Prize winner; cut short in 1968 when he was shot at age 39. Learn why even after his death, Dr. King has been honored with presidential and congressional medals, a monument on Washington; D.C.'s National Mall; and streets named after him in more than 900 cities.
The Schlager Anthology of Black America by Dan Royles (Editor)
Call Number: Ebook

ISBN: 9781935306627

Publication Date: 2021-08-01

Offers a modern, original sourcebook covering Black history from the 1500s to the present. From the creators and publishers of Milestone Documents in American History, this new three-volume set is built on the principles of inclusivity and accessibility. While presenting the essential primary sources from Black history, from iconic figures such as Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Martin Luther King Jr., this anthology also emphasizes often-marginalized voices, from women to those in the LGBTQ community.

Audiovisual Resources

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