Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968

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Set against the backdrop of the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young girl inspired by her teacher's experiences. The story highlights the struggle for labor rights and the fight for safer working conditions following the tragic deaths of two sanitation workers. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joins the protests, his poignant final sermon resonates throughout the tale, blending poetry and prose to capture the emotional and historical significance of this pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.