Remembering Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968)

Most of the content for this video commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was taken from the book, "Black Heroes: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (A Black History Book for Kids)" (2020) by Arlisha Norwood, PhD and Anastasia Magloire Williams. (See below.) The video also includes ten inspirational and enduring quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #drmartinlutherkingjr #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjrday #biography #biographyforchildren #biographyforkids #biographiesforchildren #storytime #storytimeforchildren #storytimeforkids #lifestories

 

Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

“When evil men plot, good men must plan.

 When evil men burn and bomb, good men

 must build and bind. When evil men shout

 ugly words of hatred, good men must commit

 themselves to the glories of love.” —Dr. Martin

 Luther King Jr. (1929 – 1968)

 

"Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86." Rest in power, Queen.

"Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86." Rest in power, Queen.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/claudette-colvin-who-refused-to-move-seats-on-a-bus-at-start-of-civil-rights-movement-dies-at-86/ar-AA1U99g0?ocid=BingNewsSerp

 

🎉#HappyNewYear2026

 

Drippity Drop, the Rapping Raindrop by award-winning meteorologist Brittney Ship is available now! YAY! ☂️💦☂️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

 

Native American Stories: "Echoes of the Canyon" (2024) from Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids by Ahoy Publications

"Echoes of the Canyon" is story taken from the book: Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publications. It chronicles the journey of Whispering Wind, a young girl who finds courage and an appreciation of her heritage as she journeys alone in a forest. This special video adaption includes beautiful images of nature. #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican #nativeamericanstories #nativeamericanculture #nativeamericanculture #storytime #storiesforkids #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #stories

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The Avant-garde Books Team celebrates Native American Heritage Month!