Beyond Borders: Martin Luther King Jr., Africa, and Pan-Africanism

Author:   Jeremy I. Levitt (Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9781108495363


Pages:   250
Publication Date:   08 January 2026
Format:   Hardback
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Beyond Borders: Martin Luther King Jr., Africa, and Pan-Africanism


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This groundbreaking work unveils a lesser-known facet of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy: his Pan-African vision and relationships. Through meticulous research and compelling narratives, Jeremy I. Levitt unveils King as a truly international figure. Levitt bridges American and African history, politics and law to provide a fresh perspective on iconic global figure, exploring King's often-ignored relationship with African leaders and his role in shaping anti-colonial and anti-apartheid movements in Africa. The book offers new insights for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the interconnected history of human rights struggles across the African diaspora. By illuminating King's Pan-African engagements, Beyond Borders provides a more complete understanding of his enduring legacy as a champion for global racial equality.

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Author:   Jeremy I. Levitt (Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Weight:   0.438kg
ISBN:  

9781108495363


ISBN 10:   1108495362
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   08 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. The making of Martin Luther King Jr.'s black consciousness, 1929–1954; 2. From Montgomery to Accra: toward a vision of black liberation, 1954–57; 3. Africa embraces king, 1957–1961; 4. King embraces Africa, 1961–1968; 5. Beloved Pan-Africanism; 6. Conclusion.

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Jeremy I. Levitt is Distinguished Professor of International Law, Florida A&M University College of Law. He is one of the world's leading scholars on the international law and politics of Africa. Professor Levitt is the author of eight books, including Black Women and International Law: Deliberate Interactions, Movements and Actions (CUP, 2015) and Illegal Peace in Africa: An Inquiry into the Legality of Power Sharing with African Warlords, Rebels, and Junta (CUP, 2010), along with a multitude of articles in academic journals and newspapers.

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