6 Books to Read in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death

Historians and biographers have spent much ink celebrating and interrogating the life and influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 50 years since his assassination on April 4, 1968. Readers interested to know more about the iconic civil rights hero can choose from a wide range of literary options — from shorter books that give an easily digestible overview of his life, to multi-volume tomes exploring his every action in great detail. While some books take a holistic approach toward the life of the man, others focus in on sub-topics of his legacy.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of his death, here are 6 books to read about Martin Luther King, Jr: Full article here