Please read, Dems or Republicans, it doesn't matter. I think this is very important:
Today is a very important day. It is the observation, of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK was probally the most influencial leader of our time. He gave african-americans a voice and a way to fight. He is much more than a person. He was the figure head for the whole civil rights movement. There was other important people: Rosa Parks, W.E.B. Dubois, Malcolm X. But, MLK was the most successful. He used the teachings of Jesus and Ghandi to accomplish his goals.
Anyways, back when i was in high school (which was last year) I was in chorus class. Don't laugh. Last year we went to Alanta Ga. for five days. While there, we got a chance to visit his old church (which is now a museum), look at his eternal flame, and go to a newer church across the street, which had the same name as the old one. At the end of the church service my choir(which is about 90% black) was able to go up and sing with the churches chior. I didn't mention that the day was palm sunday and the anniversary of MLKs death, 40 yrs. i think. That was one of the most touching experiences of my life. To be where he preached gave me a bone-chilling feeling.
So today, celebrate. A good way to celebrate is to try to see people for the content of their character and not for the color of their skin. I know that you are thinking that you already do that but you don't. I try, but, I see color. Race is not important,but we make it important, when you see a person of color you unknowingly make judgements. It is time to try hard to not make those judgements. MLK had a dream that we can do this. We need to remember the past, where we have been. It was not that long ago when african-americans didn't have the same rights as whites. Only a couple hundred years ago, we didn't even consider them to be humans. Think about that. We must also remember where we are going and that we all have the same purpose. African-Americans have shown that they are extremly capable of succeding, when given a chance. All americans must must learn to move forward, together. Put our differences aside. At least for this one day. I know that everyone is happy that they got work or school off, but take five minutes to think about what i've said.
So, Happy Martin Luther King Day.
P.S.: I hope everyone will respond to this post and tell me what they think. Thank you. ;-)
Today is a very important day. It is the observation, of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK was probally the most influencial leader of our time. He gave african-americans a voice and a way to fight. He is much more than a person. He was the figure head for the whole civil rights movement. There was other important people: Rosa Parks, W.E.B. Dubois, Malcolm X. But, MLK was the most successful. He used the teachings of Jesus and Ghandi to accomplish his goals.
Anyways, back when i was in high school (which was last year) I was in chorus class. Don't laugh. Last year we went to Alanta Ga. for five days. While there, we got a chance to visit his old church (which is now a museum), look at his eternal flame, and go to a newer church across the street, which had the same name as the old one. At the end of the church service my choir(which is about 90% black) was able to go up and sing with the churches chior. I didn't mention that the day was palm sunday and the anniversary of MLKs death, 40 yrs. i think. That was one of the most touching experiences of my life. To be where he preached gave me a bone-chilling feeling.
So today, celebrate. A good way to celebrate is to try to see people for the content of their character and not for the color of their skin. I know that you are thinking that you already do that but you don't. I try, but, I see color. Race is not important,but we make it important, when you see a person of color you unknowingly make judgements. It is time to try hard to not make those judgements. MLK had a dream that we can do this. We need to remember the past, where we have been. It was not that long ago when african-americans didn't have the same rights as whites. Only a couple hundred years ago, we didn't even consider them to be humans. Think about that. We must also remember where we are going and that we all have the same purpose. African-Americans have shown that they are extremly capable of succeding, when given a chance. All americans must must learn to move forward, together. Put our differences aside. At least for this one day. I know that everyone is happy that they got work or school off, but take five minutes to think about what i've said.
So, Happy Martin Luther King Day.
P.S.: I hope everyone will respond to this post and tell me what they think. Thank you. ;-)
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