Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have Been to the Mountaintop is a powerful and inspiring speech delivered by the civil rights leader on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination. In the speech, King reflects on the civil rights movement and the progress that has been made, while also looking ahead to the future. He speaks of the need for unity and the importance of continuing the struggle for justice and equality. He also speaks of his own mortality, and the need to continue the fight even after his death. The speech is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right and of the power of hope and faith in the face of adversity.
By Martin Luther King Jr. · First published 1968 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography, Speeches