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Cover of Martin Luther King Jr Homosexuality And The Early Gay Rights Movement Keeping The Dream Straight

Martin Luther King Jr Homosexuality And The Early Gay Rights Movement Keeping The Dream Straight

by Michael G. Long

Gay rightsHomosexualityFriends and associatesPublic opinionGay liberation movementHistoryPolitical and social viewsFriendship

Martin Luther King Jr. was neither an advocate or enemy of gay rights, but both sides of the debate use his words in their arguments. His widow cited them in her campaign for gay rights, while his daughter used them in her rejection of same-sex marriage. The author explores the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr in relation to gay rights.

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Book data: Open Library