History Erased: COINTELPRO & Martin Luther King, Jr.

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CW: Brief mentions of suicide

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Helpful Resources:

There are several online resources where you can read more about COINTELPRO and their efforts against Martin Luther King Jr. Here are a few suggestions:

MLK Jr’s family history:

  • “Strength to Love” by Martin Luther King Jr. This book contains a collection of King’s sermons, many of which reflect on the influence of his parents, particularly his father.
  • “My Life with Martin Luther King Jr.” by Coretta Scott King. Coretta Scott King was Martin’s wife and was deeply influenced by his parents. Her memoir offers insights into the King family and the civil rights movement.
  • “The Papers of Martin Luther King Jr.” This multi-volume collection contains King’s personal papers and documents related to his life and work, including letters, speeches, and other materials related to his parents.
  • “The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.” edited by Clayborne Carson. This book includes King’s own reflections on his life and his parents’ influence on his beliefs and activism.
  • The King Center Archives. The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, maintains an archives collection of materials related to the King family and the civil rights movement. It includes personal papers, photographs, and other documents related to Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King.
  • Online resources such as biography.com and history.com also provide information about King’s parents and their role in shaping his life and beliefs.

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