Dream and Legacy

<p>With contributions by:</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>With unique multidisciplinary works by scholars from around the country this anthology focuses on contemporary social policies 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.</p><p>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.</p>