The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Apostles' CreedDr. King outlines the history of the Apostles' Creed and states the creed in its Roman form. |
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook CountyDefendant-Appelant Frank Ditto filed for an appeal against the City of Chicago after feeling he was unconstitutionally denied a trial by jury. Ditto, Dr. King, and others were on trial previously for their demonstrations in the Chicago, Illinois. |
Appreciation Letter from Maurice Dawkins to MLKIn this letter, Maurice Dawkins expresses his appreciation for Dr. King's statement that encouraged the Congress to support the war on poverty. He also expresses appreciation for Dr. King making the urgency of this matter clear to the world. |
Appreciation Letter from MLK to Maitland GriggsDr. King expresses his gratitude for Maitland Griggs contribution to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Appreciation Letter to MLKPresident John F. Kennedy writes Dr. King expressing appreciation for his support during this difficult time. President Kennedy is referring to the death of his second son, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, who died two days after his birth August 7, 1963. |
Aquinas, ThomasDr. King notes biographical information about Thomas Aquinas. |
ArianismDr. King writes about Arianism, a view named after Arius of Alexandria. Arianism acknowledges the divinity of God the father and Jesus the son; however, under this doctrine Jesus is subordinate to God. |
AristotleDr. King outlines some principles regarding Aristotelian philosophy. |
AristotleDr. King cites Aristotle's ideas regarding matter and form. |
Aristotle in ThomasDr. King outlines aspects of St. Thomas Aquinas' philosophy, which are structurally Aristotelian. Points he discusses include similarities between the two philosophers' ontology and epistemology, while also outlining a point of divergence in Aquinas' view of God as an "efficient cause." |
Aristotle's Answer to ParmenidesDr. King outlines Aristotle's response to Parmenides regarding being and nothingness. |
Aristotle's PsyDr. King writes about Aristotle's views on the soul. |
ArnobiusDr. King gives information on fourth century teacher, Arnobius and his conversion to Christianity. |
Around The World Pilgrimage ProposalMr. W Emerson Smith appoints Dr. King and Mr. Abernathy as leaders of a proposed pilgrimage around the world. Mr. Smith outlines the estimated costs and planned itinerary along with profits for the SCLC. |
ArtDr. King describes art as "alleviating the ills of life." |
Art - AestheticDr. King notes several passages from Paul Tillich's "The Religious Situation." The quotes relay the importance of art and its aesthetic value on the function of spiritual situations. |
Article Regarding Harry Belafonte and Associates Denied ServiceThis article states, Harry Belafonte and associates were denied lunch service at the King's Inn Restaurant. Dr. King issued a statement that no action will be taken at the present time, due to the loss of several distinguished leaders in a recent air disaster. |
Article regarding MLKThis article highlights Dr. Kings affiliation with the "New Left" Conference held in Chicago, Illinois. |
Article Request from Sean MacBride to MLKSean MacBride, Secretary-General of the International Commission of Jurists, requests that Dr. King contribute an article for a special issue of the Journal of the International Commission of Jurists. |
Article Written by MLK for The ProgressiveIn this unfinished draft of an article for The Progressive, Dr. King writes about the social ills of America through the context of what he calls the two most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation. |
Article: "MLK Writes Co-Religionists from Jail"The Witness Magazine published the first of Dr. King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." The second part will appear in the next issue on June 27, 1963. The article describes Dr. King's letter as "one of those rare 'to-read-twice' documents." |
Articles Regarding Strides Made in the Civil Rights MovementThis SCLC news bulletin published around 1964, discloses information regarding Dr. King and others staying in the Birmingham jail. Also included are updates on the progress of the Civil Rights Movement in various cities, additions and changes within the SCLC and relationships with familiar and notable personalities. |
AstronomyDr. King writes about the smallness of the earth in the great expanse of the universe. |
At the Beginning of the Youth Leadership ConferenceWhile speaking to the Youth Leadership Conference in Raleigh, NC, Dr. King elaborates on the student sit-in movements, which he says served as a representation of the plight of the American Negro regarding their struggle for justice. Dr. King further lists the various details of their strategy for victory. |
Athanasius, St.Dr. King records a short biography of the theologian St. Athanasius, identifying him as the defender of the Nicene faith. |
AtheismDr. King records a Francis Bacon quote on atheism. |
AtheismDr. King writes on the topic atheism. |
Atlanta Dinner Honoring MLK Nobel Peace PrizeThe Citizens of Atlanta host a "recognition dinner" honoring Dr. King as the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. This document is an autographed copy of the dinner program. |
Atlanta SCLC Prexy Jailed in AlbanyDuring a prayer pilgrimage in Albany, Georgia Rev. John A. Middleton, Pastor of Atlanta's Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, and 75 other religious leaders were jailed. |
Auguste ComteDr. King writes of Comte's views of the relationship between the theological, the metaphysical and the scientific worlds. |