alabama king

david abrams fisher fred d gray

This book tells the true story of Martin Luther King Jr.’s first major courtroom battle during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956. At only 24 years old, attorney Fred D. Gray defended King against charges meant to crush the protest. The trial, driven by segregationist politics, became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, helping King rise to national leadership. Through courtroom records, historical analysis, and Gray’s own memories, the authors show how one local case became a milestone in America’s fight for racial equality.