This book examines how Martin Luther King's life and work had a
profound, if unpredictable, impact on the course of the United
States since the civil rights era. A global icon of freedom,
justice, and equality, King is recognized worldwide as a beacon in
the struggles of peoples seeking to eradicate oppression,
entrenched poverty, social deprivation, as well as political and
economic disfranchisement. While Dr. King's work and ideas have
gained broad traction, some powerful people misappropriate the
symbol of King, skewing his legacy. With unique, multidisciplinary
works by scholars from around the country, this anthology focuses
on contemporary socialpolicies and issues in America. Collectively,
these pieces explore wide-ranging issues and contemporary social
developments through the lens of Dr. King's perceptions, analysis,
and prescriptions. Essayists bring a multidisciplinary and
interdisciplinary approach to social policies and current issues in
light of his ideals. They strive to glean new approaches and
solutions that comport with Dr. King's vision. Organized into three
sections, the book focuses on selected issues in contemporary
domestic politics and policy, foreign policy and foreign affairs,
and social developments that impinge upon African Americans and
Americans in general. Essays shed light on Dr. King's perspective
related to crime and justice, the right to vote, the hip hop
movement, American foreign policy in the Middle East and Africa,
healthcare, and other pressing issues. This book infers what Dr.
King's response and actions might be on important and problematic
contemporary policy and social issues that have arisen in the
post-civil rights era. With contributions by: Rosa M. Banda,
Michael L. Clemons, Lakeyta M. Bonnette-Bailey, Donathan L. Brown,
Hannah Firdyiwek, Alonzo M. Flowers III, Helen Taylor Greene,
William G. Jones, Athena M. King, Taj'ullah Sky Lark, Jamela M.
Martin, Marcus L. Martin, Byron D'Andra Orey, Amardo Rodriguez,
Audrey E. Snyder, James L. Taylor, Leslie U. Walker, and Jason M.
Williams.
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