The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation

The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs is a groundbreaking and essential book that celebrates Black motherhood by telling the story of the three women who raised and shaped some of America's most pivotal heroes.

These extraordinary women passed their knowledge to their children with the hope of helping them survive in a society that would deny their humanity from the very beginning.

The book highlights the strength and motherhood of Berdis Baldwin, Alberta King, and Louise Little, who taught resistance and a fundamental belief in the worth of Black people to their sons, even when these beliefs flew in the face of America's racist practices.

Despite the challenges they faced, these mothers remained steadfast in their fight for equal justice and dignity.

The Three Mothers is a powerful tribute to the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement and a testament to the enduring power of Black motherhood.