Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-238) and index.
Contents
King's last victory: the Civil Rights Act of 1968 -- Can a movement be institutionalized?: the national Black political conventions -- A coalition for full employment -- Legalizing the legacy: the battle for a MartinLutherKing holiday -- Jesse Jackson's rebirth -- Public reckonings with King's character.
Summary
Presents a controversial study of the civil rights movement after the death of MartinLutherKing, Jr., drawing upon congressional testimony, court cases, press releases, and other sources to document the battle over King's image and legacy.