The third Monday in January is a time to remember a man who fought for peace and equality. This book discusses Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the origins of the day named in his honor. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
An epic biography filled with drama, conflict, and surmounted challenges. The Real RFK Jr. is an intimate biographical portrait examining the controversial activist's journey from anguish and addiction to becoming the country's leading environmental champion fighting government corruption, corporate greed, and a captured media. Written by his longtime colleague Dick Russell, the biography also exposes the misconceptions and explains the rationale behind Kennedy's campaign to protect public health. Provided exclusive source material, including access to Kennedy's unpublished writings and personal journals, the author conducted dozens of interviews with him as well as numerous friends and associates. Russell delves into everything from Kennedy's sometimes death-defying river rafting adventures to his pioneering legal cases against polluters such as Smithfield Foods and Monsanto, while founding the world's largest water protection group. The Real RFK Jr. also examines Kennedy's pursuit of the truth about the assassinations of his father and uncle, the wrongful murder conviction of his cousin, and the false narratives around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skating to playing football and basketball, Martin was a fun-loving child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
Virgil Riley Runnels Jr. (October 12, 1945 - June 11, 2015), better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler and trainer who worked for WWE. He made occasional on-air appearances on WWE television and pay-per-views and worked as a backstage booker and producer in WWE's NXT developmental territory.
Obituary: Amos Thompson Sr. was born November 17", 1944 to the late Amos Thompson and Josie Beard in Chicago, Illinois. Both parents preceded him in death. He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of the Sunshine ministry of the Moody Bible institute. He graduated from Cooley High School in 1965, were he began his pursuit of a career in Printing. In 1971, at the age of 25, Amos married Victoria Alexander and to this union three children were born; Sons Amos Jr. and Saint Thomas, and Daughter Judith Kathleen. Amos enjoyed many hobbies like sports (Basketball, Football, Hockey, and Baseball) and cutting hair. He also liked riding motorcycles and playing his music. However, he is known for being a Master Engineer of the Printing Press, were he expressed his joy and love. Amos retired from a career of Printing Press work in March of 1999 form BrendanMeyer Printing Company. Amos Thompson Sr. was an Veteran of the Military of the Army were he was inducted in on November 6"1966. While serving in the Army in 1967 he incurred a Spinal injury. In 1968 he received an early separation and honorable discharge due to this injury 1967. Amos Thompson Sr. departed this life Friday March 25" 2016 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. His memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife Victoria Thompson; son Amos (wife and daughter-in-law Lorie) Thompson; son Saint Thomas (wife and daughter-in-law Nancy) Thompson; Daughter Judith Kathleen Thompson (Son-in law David Allan Anderson); Living Sister Lena Tanner; and grand children, nephews, nieces and friends. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We, the family of Amos Thompson, express our sincere appreciation for the many prayers, comforting messages, flowers, cards and other expressions of kindness, love and concern shown during this time. We are eternally grateful for your thoughtfulness.
Washington, D.C., 1963: Two brothers travel all day to hear Martin Luther King Jr. speak. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works allows the reader to explore not just the facets of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s career but the network of associates across the Civil Rights Movement that enabled him to move forward with his campaigns for racial justice. Drawing on wide-ranging scholarship, the volume allows the reader to understand King in the context of his times. It features a chronology, an introduction offers a brief account of his life, a comprehensive bibliography, and a dictionary section lists entries on people, places, and events related to him.
