While the sermons deal with the plight of the Negro, King's oratorical skills bring out messages that are pertinent to all races, and his powerful voice forces the listener to pay attention to his messages.

Of course, there are repetitions, but isn't that common to sermons by all churches and preachers? King constantly refers to the Constitution of the United States to justify his claim that all men are created equal and thus no race is inferior to any other race. He offers examples of Negro personalities who rose up to great achievements despite the oppression of segregation.

I found listening to the sermons while driving alone allowed me to listen closely and think about his messages. Some sermons have missing parts, but the editors have done a great job of keeping the listener aware of what is happening.

After listening to these sermons, listeners may want to check out the Autobiography of Martin Luther King, an audio book from the same company, to get a complete picture of this great American.