Papers and Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr.
Papers, speeches, sermons, and much more. Read these important writings by Martin Luther King Jr., plus have the chance to listen to a few of them.
A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr.
From Martin Luther King's December 5, 1955 speech at a mass meeting of the MIA to his April 3, 1968 "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech in Memphis, a collection of 11 of MLK's most famous speeches.
From Martin Luther King's December 5, 1955 speech at a mass meeting of the MIA to his April 3, 1968 "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech in Memphis, a collection of 11 of MLK's most famous speeches.
"I Have a Dream" Speech
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered probably his most famous speech of his career on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. This page has both the text of the speech as well as a video of Martin Luther King giving it.
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered probably his most famous speech of his career on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. This page has both the text of the speech as well as a video of Martin Luther King giving it.
"I've Been to the Mountaintop" Speech
The last speech of his life, Martin Luther King delivered his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech on April 3, 1968 in Memphis. At the end of the speech, King hints that he might not live to see the end of the civil rights movement.
The last speech of his life, Martin Luther King delivered his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech on April 3, 1968 in Memphis. At the end of the speech, King hints that he might not live to see the end of the civil rights movement.
Letter From Birmingham Jail
In response to a group of white clergymen who had criticized him, Martin Luther King wrote this response while being held in the Birmingham Jail in April 1963.
In response to a group of white clergymen who had criticized him, Martin Luther King wrote this response while being held in the Birmingham Jail in April 1963.
Negro and the Constitution
A paper by Dr. King discussing the history of African-Americans from slavery to constitutional protection.
A paper by Dr. King discussing the history of African-Americans from slavery to constitutional protection.
Purpose of Education
A motivational 1948 speech by Dr. King at Morehouse College about the purpose of education in society.
A motivational 1948 speech by Dr. King at Morehouse College about the purpose of education in society.
Struggle for Equality: Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr.
An article from Scholastic Newstime for young people about Dr. King, focusing on using his quotes to tell his story.
An article from Scholastic Newstime for young people about Dr. King, focusing on using his quotes to tell his story.