Civil Rights

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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{ Martin Luther King, Jr. }

Hi Friends,

Today is a great day to celebrate Peace. As you know, I usually have a lot to say when it comes to injustice and civil rights, especially in the wake of recent events. Today however, I am going to take Martin Luther King’s lead and come from a place of Peace. He was one of the world’s best known advocates of non-violent social change strategies, and so for today I am stepping down from my soap-box in honor of his efforts. Here are some facts about MLK:

  • Won Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1964.
  • Was stabbed in 1958 while promoting his book, “Stride Toward Freedom”.
  • Earned Ph.D. in systematic theology in 1955.
  • Graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, in 1948.
  • Birth name: Michael Luther King Jr.
  • Is the only U.S. citizen to have a national holiday dedicated to him.
  • Time Magazine’s “Man of the Year” (1963)
  • Subject of the U2 song “Pride (In the Name of Love)” from their 1984 album “The Unforgettable Fire”.
  • He stated that he would not live to be 40. He died aged 39.
  • Among his personal, non-violent reform heroes was Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948).
  • Was a vegetarian.
  • Publicly spoke out against the Vietnam War in 1967.

Join me today by doing something kind for someone, or make every effort to come from a place of respect and kindness when interacting with others.

Enjoy this beautiful day!

~Melanie