Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop explores the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike and its place in civil rights history. By connecting the workers’ struggle with Martin Luther King Jr. and the movement for equality, this book presents a focused look at a pivotal moment in American labor and social history.
About This Book
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop examines the sanitation strike of 1968, a significant event in American history.
The book connects the Memphis workers’ struggle with the broader movement for civil rights and economic justice.
It also places the strike in relation to Martin Luther King Jr. and the historic “mountaintop” moment associated with Memphis.
Readers are introduced to an important intersection of labor history, civil rights, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.
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