Each third Monday in January, the nation celebrates the birth of noted civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year, the day also marks the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Day of Service, which calls for volunteers across the country to donate their time and energy to make a difference and create what Dr. King called “the Beloved Community”.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are leading the charge by participating in a service project in Washington, D.C.
“Martin Luther King, Jr. lived his life for others, dedicating his work to ensuring equal opportunity, freedom, and justice for all,” the President said. “I encourage every American to observe this holiday in honor of Dr. King’s selfless legacy by volunteering in their own communities and by dedicating time each day to bettering the lives of those around us.”
While some may view it as a day off, make it a day on and find an opportunity in your area to do something extraordinary for your community. If you need a bit of encouragement, read/listen to this inspirational message from Dr. King, which he delivered at New Covenant Baptist Church in Chicago on April 9, 1967, “The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life”.
Thanks for this post….. just think if we all made a difference in someone’s life? Think of how nice that would be! Thanks J Dakar
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Those of us unable to give a day of service because of illness or other limitations, can offer food, coffee, etc to those who are giving od themselves today.
He will never be forgotten. Follow me on twitter “PipeRyder.”
Strong black beautiful brother whose spirit will forever live …..I can listen to his speech over and over
R.I.P DR. KING YOUR DREAM WAS NOT FORGOTTEN AND YOUR LIFE EFFORTS WERE NOT IN VEIN!
Today I volunteered with the NJ Cares program to help paint murals in local schools.. It was such a great experience and I look forward to doing it again next year:)
Dr King’s message to love ourselves and give back to our community is timeless.
Thank you for the link
THIS IS GREAT !!
…….I have a dream TOO,…..I dream that one day concreteLoop will post one than one post a day…..I may not get there with you!!
I just never understood
How a man who died for good
Could not have a day that would
Be set aside for his recognition
Because it should never be
Just because some cannot see
The dream as clear as he
That they should make it become an illusion
And we all know everything
That he stood for time will bring
For in peace our hearts will sing
Thanks to Martin Luther King
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday!!
47 plus years after Stanley Levinson wrote that New World Order “I Have A Dream” speech for this melon-headed negro to recite in Washington D.C. (in front of that phallic symbol to Osiris known as the “Washington monument”) and the rates of abortion, murder, rape, incarceration, drug use, h*mosexuality, divorce, and sexually transmitted disease have shyrocketed in the black community. Obviously this nonsensical dream had a degenerative effect on the black community. What other plan could be deemed effective without fruition 47 years after the fact? Black people never consider why the media continues to push this man and his (actually Stanley Levinson’s) “speech” smdh….
FACTual STATISTICS Are Startling Indeed For Many…Those Who Have Enjoyed The Fruits Of His Labor Then & Successfully Passed Down His Philosophies To the Following Generation, Are The Ones Who Now Are Sitting On EZ Street – AMEN
Love Dr. King! Thanks for the difference you made and continue to make.
I sure wish someone would ban Judah. I’m TOO sick of him or her. They never have anything positive to say. They find fault in EVERYBODY. Even MLK smh.
lol i know right…. and i’m amazed they have managed to amass a whole 47 years of events in the aa community as the direct result of one speech, thereby eclipsing the other mass historical happenings that persisted prior and after king. smh.
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