In the wake of racial tension throughout the United States, it is fitting that a new recording of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech serve as a rallying cry for African Americans - and really, for all Americans. Though Dr. King delivered the compelling address in 1963 in Washington D.C., it was not his first time declaring his vision. Listen below as Dr. King … [Read more...]
8 Interesting Facts About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We Need to Know
At this time of year there are many different posts about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Usually they rehash the same information. Here are 8 facts that are not commonly discussed that you should know. Fact 1: He was born Michael Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fact 2: His father, Michael King, Sr., changed their names to Martin Luther King Sr. and … [Read more...]
2nd Grader In Trouble With School for Honoring MLK in Blackface
A southern Colorado second-grader, Sean King, wanted to share his admiration for a legend with his classmates. The students were asked to dress as famous people for the school's Wax Museum Day. King, who is Caucasian, chose to dress as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and felt the costume would only be complete if he incorporated black face paint. Unfortunately, parents and other … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Have We Forgotten The Other Part Of King’s Dream?
This past weekend President Obama spoke at the dedication of the Martin Luther King memorial on the National Mall. King will stand rightfully with other Americans who made this nation great. But as we remember Dr. King, have we forgotten a vital part of his dream? I'll be the first to admit that I owe my success to women and men like King who made sure I could sit at the … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama Speaks At Martin Luther King, Jr. Dedication Service
"An earthquake and a hurricane may have delayed this day, but this is a day that would not be denied," President Obama began his remarks at the Martin Luther King Jr Dedication Service today. Postponed due to Hurriance Irene's march up the East Coast, thousands gathered today to pay their respects to Martin Luther King's vision of equality. Take a few minutes to check out … [Read more...]
Dr. King’s Other Dream – Forgotten and Unfulfilled
Every third Monday in January we take the time to reflect on the life and influence of Dr. Martin Luther King. While much is made of Dr. King's dream of racial equality, often forgotten is King's unrelenting quest for economic justice. It was his support for Memphis sanitation workers and their strike for higher wages that led Dr. King to Memphis and that fateful day on the … [Read more...]