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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dedication to Equality and Justice with Jonathan Eig | BRI Scholar Talks

Grade
9–12
Duration
14 min
Topics
Civil Rights
Published
Aug 29, 2023
Image of Jonathan Eig speaking about Martin Luther King Jr.'s dedication to equality and justice at a BRI Scholar Talk event.

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How did Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicate his life to equality and justice? In this episode of Scholar Talks, BRI Senior Fellow Tony Williams is joined by award-winning author and journalist Jonathan Eig to discuss his newest book, New York Times bestseller ‘King: A Life.’ Together, they touch on topics such as King’s background, leadership, courage, and complex relationships with rising young activists.

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