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The Other America

By Martin Luther King

On Sale: 5/5/2026
A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “The Other America,” part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.

In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before an audience at Stanford University and described two Americas: one of prosperity, opportunity, and dignity, and another plagued by poverty, systemic injustice, and despair. He highlighted the struggles of marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need to address racial and economic inequality, and called for unity, compassion, and a commitment to building a just and equitable society.

This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.

ISBN: 9780063469044
Imprint: HarperOne
On Sale: May 5, 2026
List price: $29.99
No of pages: 128
Trim Size: 5.250 in (w) x 7.350 in (h) x 0.700 in (d)
BISAC 1: HISTORY / United States / 20th Century
BISAC 2: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice
BISAC 3: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civil Rights

Martin Luther King

Biography

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), preacher, civil rights leader, and recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace, inspired and sustained the struggle for freedom, interracial brotherhood, and social justice through his philosophy and strategies of nonviolence.

A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “The Other America,” part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.

In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before an audience at Stanford University and described two Americas: one of prosperity, opportunity, and dignity, and another plagued by poverty, systemic injustice, and despair. He highlighted the struggles of marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need to address racial and economic inequality, and called for unity, compassion, and a commitment to building a just and equitable society.

This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.

ISBN: 9780063469044
Imprint: HarperOne
On Sale: May 5, 2026
List price: $29.99
No of pages: 128
Trim Size: 5.250 in (w) x 7.350 in (h) x 0.700 in (d)
BISAC 1: HISTORY / United States / 20th Century
BISAC 2: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice
BISAC 3: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civil Rights

Martin Luther King

Biography

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), preacher, civil rights leader, and recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace, inspired and sustained the struggle for freedom, interracial brotherhood, and social justice through his philosophy and strategies of nonviolence.