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Category: History
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In the early evening of April 4th, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His lifelong philosophy of nonviolence and dedication to economic and social justice moved the nation. The King Legacy Series website has many resources available, including teachers guides and biographies of King and the scholars involved with the…
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What do we think about when we think about “White Bread”?
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Black History Month concludes with a feature about African-American memoir.
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We continue our Black History Month series by looking at Beacon’s books covering the Civil Rights Era, in particular the work of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A Valentine’s Day look at some odd facts about heterosexuality.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.’s prayers provide instruction for communities of faith seeking inspiration.
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In honor of Black History Month, here are a few Beacon Press titles that look at slavery and its lasting impact on American society.
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A new book argues that “love and passion are not defined by biology.”
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With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, we share some books that examine the history of African-Americans in sports.
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