Dr. Martin Luther King had the Dignity and Humanity to set the captives free, but it came with a price. The fee was grief. The cost was his life. Like many human beings he was not a perfect man. None of us are. King's righteousness did exalt nations. What are you doing to make life better for others? King forced America to examine unattractive parts of itself. King was refulgent in his calling. No doubt King swayed some degree of change in the lives of all Black America citizens + oppressed people. Dr. King was the Victimization of Inspiration we needed. King showed America that we were black, human, and beautiful souls. America still struggles with the concept, but it doesn't change the fact that we are. Dr. King's eudaemonic efforts of racial equality, economic equality and social justice were set in place for me and others before we were born. I did not experience what he and other freedom fighters went through, but I sincerely appreciate and love him for his sacrifice. I truly adore Dr. King for trying to make my life better. The crafty schemes of governmental white supremacy didn't care too much for Dr. King. To them, in their eyes he was just a troublemaker (good trouble). White folks loved the felicific spirit that the "I have a Dream" speech gave them. As soon as Martin Luther King realized that he made a mistake by "integrating black people into a burning house" his life became a threat. Dr. King was supposed to stick to their script, but he went off script and changed the narrative for the rights and plight of his people. Then they killed him. The beautiful thing about it all is how this new generation of young adults that were born into the dominant society are not like their parents and grandparents! They are truth seekers and free thinkers. Let the covers be uncovered.

This is the main reason why we continue to go through these racial episodes in a country that never planned on true acceptance. Yet, they preach diversity and inclusion lip service. Did integration benefit us? We had our own. We were doing well. Dr. King had to go. They knew Dr. King would have been a huge threat to their prison systems. I believe a lot of men wouldn't be in their jails. The checks and balances of economic equality would've been a threat. When King said let's do some economic withdrawal, we did it and they felt it. King would have major influence in the entertainment industry if he was alive, and they couldn't have the threat of that. Dr. King would have been a threat to their overall wicked power structure. Of course, Dr. King would have been the first melanated president. We all know that. They knew the perspicuity of his messages moved the masses to action. My bet will always be on a Dr. named King.

Incidentally, Dr. King's Day is supposed to be a day of service. I encourage you to please teach your children how to serve others. Why not make it a good habit. Notice I said kids, not grown adults. You have more authority over younger kids. Make them volunteer. Take them to feed the homeless often, not just on MLK Day. A lot of our young people really need to understand how to give back and serve others. Take them to the nursing homes. People always forget about our seniors. Have them serve there. When I was a girl, I was raised to help out my elders. Yes, I understand the time was different but so what. We helped out with groceries, yard work and anything else that was needed. Why are some of you as parents not implementing this in your kids? If there are single women in your family, or elderly men on your block, help them. Help them shovel their snow. Help them with their garbage. This is the gift they have as young people. Please train and teach them this level of respect. Please teach them to check on their grandparents often. These things have to be taught. I feel like it is missing when it shouldn't be. Kudos to all of the parents that are doing this. Thank you.

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