Get inspired to make the world a better place
The world is a beautiful place filled with beautiful people, but it isn’t perfect. We see daily examples of inequity, injustice, carelessness and unawareness. Activists shed light on those issues and work to make a difference. Through tireless marching, writing, speaking, advocating and community organizing, activists don’t just envision a better world – they actively strive for it.
For all that activists do to spotlight important issues, we believe it’s time to turn the spotlight on them. In this article, we’re listing four moving audiobooks from modern-day activists tackling issues like racism, education rights and the climate crisis.
These are inspirational titles in the truest sense of the word. They inspire us to notice. They inspire us to care. And they inspire us to take action in our own lives to make the world better. They prove, in no uncertain terms, that listening has the power to connect us with what it means to be human.
In this article, let’s focus on audiobooks from famous activists like Martin Luther King Jr., Greta Thunberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Malala Yousafzai. For more titles, you can hear essays, from a wide range of people at Audible.ca.
There are several voices out there roaring for change – all you have to do is listen.
Explore This Powerful Selection of Speeches and Essays from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an instrumental voice in the ‘50s and ‘60s Civil Rights Movement in the US. His now-famous “I Have a Dream” speech is taught in schools and painted on murals in public squares. There are streets, libraries and churches named after him. He even has a holiday in his honour.
But what’s often left out of the narrative is how radical a thinker Dr. King was. There was a time when the US government and FBI considered him “the most dangerous man in America.” He intelligently and charismatically fought for the rights of Black people, poor people and workers. He advocated for nonviolent revolution against inequality and a transformation in the way we view public life.
The Radical King is a testament to that fighting spirit, a curated selection of essays, speeches and more that serve as a living testament of Dr. King’s work. Explore this powerful Audible audiobook, which features several famous performers – LeVar Burton, Wanda Sykes, Danny Glover and many more – giving new life to Dr. King’s words and legacy.
To learn more about the biographies of your favourite political activists and social justice champions, check out more at Audible.
