A collage of books and a movie cover related to Martin Luther King Jr. Features include “Dear Martin,” “Selma,” “KING,” and “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community.” Themes of civil rights and social justice are prominent.

Jan 02, 2024 Books, Movies, Podcasts, and More for MLK Week 2024

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Explore these great works related to this year’s MLK week theme: “Where Do We Go From Here” compiled by Librarian Allyson Mower. Be sure to check out the library’s MLK Week event “Moving Forward by Learning From Our Past: An Exhibition & Talk with the Utah Black History Museum” on Tuesday, January 16th at 11 am in the Gould Auditorium.

Cover of "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?" by Martin Luther King Jr. Features his black-and-white portrait to the right, text on the left.

Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
By Martin Luther King, Jr.

This book, the last one Dr. King wrote, starts with ‘Where Are We?” and what a salient place to begin when it comes to considering new and different directions. The book covers wide-ranging topics from dilemmas to backlash to common humanity, but ends by highlighting essential programs and prospects: education, employment, rights, and housing.

Rear view of a man in a suit facing a large group of people standing on a roadway. Bold red text reads "Selma" above. Tone is serious and determined.

Selma (film)
By Ava Duvernay

The courageous (and terrifying) history of the voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Cover of "Standpoints: Black Feminist Knowledges" depicts an abstract figure with a vibrant, multicolored flower head against a pink and red backdrop.

Standpoints: A Black Feminist Podcast
By Andrea Baldwin (U of U) and Jenaya Amore

An excellent podcast hosted by U of U Associate Professor Andrea Baldwin about going beyond chaos to build community through mentorship, collaboration, and agency.

Close-up black-and-white photo of a man's face in profile with a thoughtful expression. Bold yellow text reads "KING" and "A Life" with author Jonathan Eig.

King: A Life
By Jonathan Eig

Published in May 2023 and longlisted for the National Book Award, this monograph provides a comprehensive story of Dr. King’s life. It is also slated to become a film directed by Chris Rock and produced by Steven Spielberg.

Red book cover of "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone features a side profile of a young Black man. His silhouette is filled with Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote about love and darkness. Quotes from authors praise the book as "incredible" and "gut-wrenching." The tone is powerful and thought-provoking.

Dear Martin
By Nic Stone

YA novel about 17-year-old Justyce McAllister who grapples with contemporary injustices such as racial profiling, police brutality, and racism by writing letters to his imagined version of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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