Today is the 40th anniversary of the tragic assassination of the beloved Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. I hope that we can all take time and remember all the great things that he has done for this society; a society that sometimes seems unwilling to change the status quo. It is imperative that we never forget his general teachings. Dr. King not only fought for civil rights, but humanity of all. Although 40 years have passed, I still cannot believe that we had a man who believed in a cause so much that he died for it.
Martin Luther King Jr showed so much passion and committment to equality, and if he never stood up for civil rights, I don't know where we would be today. In honor of his 40th anniversary, people will be gathering in Memphis to march for the legacy of Dr. King. May his words continue to inspire us and may his “dream” continue to motivate us to do what is right for our family, friends, and ourselves.
I am incedibly thankful for those before us that have sacrficed their lives so that the things we are doing today are possible. When you think about it 40 years is not that long ago... We have definitely come a long way.
The annual celebration of Martin Luther King Day exists to pay tribute to the many people who have taken a stand against inequality and as a reminder of the ongoing need for integration and acceptance in different aspects of the world. With these goals in mind, the MLK Day Planning Committee has joined the efforts of various organizations at Longwood to host a series of events that pay respect to those who fought for peace during a time of hate. Read More »
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