Our God Is Marching On

A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech "Our God Is Marching On,” part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.

At the end of the march from Selma to Montgomery on March 25, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of a crowd and celebrated the demanding work and effort that had been done by all in the fight against racial injustice for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this speech, Dr. King testified that this march, for justice had been long and difficult and would continue to be so as those with him resisted the call of normalcy in the name of Jim Crow.

“Our God Is Marching On” showcases a message of determination, faith, and the unyielding pursuit of equality while remaining committed to nonviolence.

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.

This edition preserves Dr. King’s powerful vision for a new generation, exploring themes of:

• The Selma to Montgomery March: Stand with the marchers at a pivotal moment on March 25, 1965, as Dr. King addresses the crowd after their long walk for justice.
• The Roots of Jim Crow: Discover Dr. King’s incisive analysis of how racial segregation was engineered to divide the masses and maintain power.
• A Call to Activism: Hear the resounding charge to "march on ballot boxes" and continue the struggle for a just and equitable society.
• The Arc of the Moral Universe: Find enduring hope in the iconic declaration that while the arc is long, "it bends toward justice."