Excerpts from speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., are reprinted. Topics discussed include discrimination, the South, education, nonviolent resistance, poverty, economic opportunity, and world peace. (LH)

The Massachusetts Teachers Association Human Relations Committee has developed programs for instruction on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (LH)

Maintains that recognizing the contributions of lesser-known civil rights leaders in U.S. history is important because they are important role models for today's youth. Presents a lesson plan, including objectives, activities, and a bibliography on the topic. (CFR)

Retells the story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery (Alabama) bus boycott to reflect more accurately the cultural and historical background of the boycott and the conscious decision made by Mrs. Parks. Accurate examination of the story actually enhances a child's ability to identify with the issues and the protagonists. (SLD)