Martin Luther King: 'Now is the time' - His Dream to Influence Education Today

摘要

artin Luther King Jr. is considered the most influential leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. Did his struggles, life and ultimate sacrifice actually overcome low expectations, stereotypes and lack of investment in services provided to African Americans and other ethnic minorities? Did the situation improve over the last 50 years? Which are the barriers faced by African American to achieve educational success? These are some of the questions Herbert deals with, pushing those on comfort positions to take a stance and lay down effective measures to ensure that implemented laws that declare freedom and equality between races are enforced and respected by institutions and individuals. On the first chapter, she describes how a loving middle-class family provided models of commitment with community, religion and faith based on love and justice and encouraged Dr. King to notice and respond to social injustices, often getting over painful experiences.