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The Resource Martin Luther King, Jr., homosexuality, and the early gay rights movement : keeping the dream straight?, Michael G. Long ; afterword by Desmond Tutu

Martin Luther King, Jr., homosexuality, and the early gay rights movement : keeping the dream straight?, Michael G. Long ; afterword by Desmond Tutu

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Summary
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
Language
eng
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Publication
Edition
First edition
Extent
viii, 191 pages
Contents
  • Introduction: Keeping the Dream Straight?.
  • Part 1: Kings in conflict. "It's Consistent with His Philosophy': Coretta Scott King's Advocacy for Gay Rights ; 'He Did Not Take a Bullet for Same-Sex Unions': Bernice King's March Against Same-Sex Marriage.
  • Part 2: King in context. "Your Problem Is Not At All an Uncommon One': King, Psychiatrists, and the Problem of Homosexuality ; 'I Am Fundamentally a Clergyman': King, Theologians, and the Sin of Homosexuality ; 'He Praised Him for His Ability and Contacts': King's Relationship with Bayard Rustin.
  • Part 3: Civil rights and gay rights. From Black to Gay: King's Concern about Discrimination Against Gays ; From King to Kameny--and Coretta: A Final Conclusion.
  • Afterword: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Isbn
9781137275516
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Martin Luther King, Jr., homosexuality, and the early gay rights movement : keeping the dream straight?
Title
Martin Luther King, Jr., homosexuality, and the early gay rights movement
Title remainder
keeping the dream straight?
Statement of responsibility
Michael G. Long ; afterword by Desmond Tutu
Creator
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
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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Long, Michael G
Dewey number
248.4
Index
index present
LC call number
HQ76.8.U5
LC item number
L66 2012
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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  • King, Martin Luther
  • King, Martin Luther
  • Gay liberation movement
  • Homosexuality
Label
Martin Luther King, Jr., homosexuality, and the early gay rights movement : keeping the dream straight?, Michael G. Long ; afterword by Desmond Tutu
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-186) and index
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volume
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text
Content type code
  • txt
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Contents
Introduction: Keeping the Dream Straight?. -- Part 1: Kings in conflict. "It's Consistent with His Philosophy': Coretta Scott King's Advocacy for Gay Rights ; 'He Did Not Take a Bullet for Same-Sex Unions': Bernice King's March Against Same-Sex Marriage. -- Part 2: King in context. "Your Problem Is Not At All an Uncommon One': King, Psychiatrists, and the Problem of Homosexuality ; 'I Am Fundamentally a Clergyman': King, Theologians, and the Sin of Homosexuality ; 'He Praised Him for His Ability and Contacts': King's Relationship with Bayard Rustin. -- Part 3: Civil rights and gay rights. From Black to Gay: King's Concern about Discrimination Against Gays ; From King to Kameny--and Coretta: A Final Conclusion. -- Afterword: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Control code
ocn795175387
Dimensions
23 cm.
Edition
First edition
Extent
viii, 191 pages
Isbn
9781137275516
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Label
Martin Luther King, Jr., homosexuality, and the early gay rights movement : keeping the dream straight?, Michael G. Long ; afterword by Desmond Tutu
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-186) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction: Keeping the Dream Straight?. -- Part 1: Kings in conflict. "It's Consistent with His Philosophy': Coretta Scott King's Advocacy for Gay Rights ; 'He Did Not Take a Bullet for Same-Sex Unions': Bernice King's March Against Same-Sex Marriage. -- Part 2: King in context. "Your Problem Is Not At All an Uncommon One': King, Psychiatrists, and the Problem of Homosexuality ; 'I Am Fundamentally a Clergyman': King, Theologians, and the Sin of Homosexuality ; 'He Praised Him for His Ability and Contacts': King's Relationship with Bayard Rustin. -- Part 3: Civil rights and gay rights. From Black to Gay: King's Concern about Discrimination Against Gays ; From King to Kameny--and Coretta: A Final Conclusion. -- Afterword: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Control code
ocn795175387
Dimensions
23 cm.
Edition
First edition
Extent
viii, 191 pages
Isbn
9781137275516
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n

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