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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Long, Michael G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968--Political and social views.

King, Martin Luther.

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968--Friends and associates.

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.

Gay liberation movement--United States--History--20th century.

Gay liberation movement.

Homosexuality--Public opinion--History--21st century.

Homosexuality.

Homosexuality--Public opinion.

History.

Friends and associates.

Political and social views.

United States.

Physical Description:

viii, 191 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

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.

Contents:

I Kings in Conflict

1 "Its Consistent with His Philosophy": Coretta Scott King's Advocacy for Gay Rights 7

2 "He Did Not Take a Bullet for Same-Sex Unions": Bernice King's March against Same-Sex Marriage 25

II King in Context

3 "Your Problem Is Not at All an Uncommon One": King, Psychiatrists, and the Problem of Homosexuality 39

4 "I Am Fundamentally a Clergyman": King, Theologians, and the Sin of Homosexuality 55

5 "He Praised Him for His Ability and Contacts": Kings Relationship with Bayard Rustin 73

III Civil Rights and Gay Rights

6 From Black to Gay: King's Concern about Discrimination against Gays 101

7 From King to Kameny-and Coretta: A Final Conclusion 121.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-186) and index.

ISBN:

9781137275516

1137275510

OCLC:

795175387