There are so many magnificent reasons why Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy is celebrated with an amative stimulus of strength throughout the world. How can you not love a man who used passive resistance coupled with love to fight for the human rights of all people, especially black people? If the United States constitution was not enforced for all Americans, how can you expect those Americans to pledge their allegiance when they had none?
Dr. King affirmed, “All we say to America is, Be true to what you said on paper.” Dr. King was uniquely endowed with a stentorian voice leaking in fearlessness to remind the United States of America about the laws they enacted; their 'illegal injunctions' is what Dr. King called it. The 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution blatantly contradicted itself when it came to the lives of African or
black American citizens. African Americans were not able to assemble together peacefully to protest against the sweltering hate thrusted upon them. To refute the ugliness of America even further, black Americans did not have equal access nor protection under the laws; as written in the 14th Amendment for all American citizens to have. The federal government undeniably legitimized the injustices that were done to black Americans during their fierce movement of freedom and justice. Black folks, as well as activist, (black and white) were murdered in their homes and churches. Black people were attacked by the police and their dogs. They were bullied, terrorized, and water hosed by firemen. Dr. King’s home was also bombed. All of this immorality was performed on black folks because they wanted to have the meticulous rights of their freedoms like the rest of the (white) Americans. Disgraceful and appalling was the face of America. Black people armed themselves with the greatest dignity and self-respect as they fought for their freedoms; as witnessed in history.
During the fruitful 1955-1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. decided to take a ride for freedom. I am so pleased he did. This is another great reason why we love his motivation. Martin's anointed presence in the civil rights movement helped to desegregate the city buses in Montgomery Alabama. Black Americans could finally ride the buses with white Americans. In regards to equal treatment, black Americans were not granted equality on bus rides before King stepped on the leadership scene. God used Dr. King to powerfully equalize the situation. Dr. King aggressively armed himself in the awareness of racism being the way of life for the majority of white people who lived in the south. The flavor in the south was white supremacy. The mood and the tone unfortunately has not been fully altered for some who desire to keep white supremacy alive today. Dr. King believed freedom belonged to black people who were Americans. He took a stand for liberation by applying his non-violent movement; teeming with peaceful protest. Martin King and other peaceful protesters were consistently arrested for organizing peacefully (marches, sit-ins). They too were black American citizens. Although the law stated American citizens had the right to protest peacefully, it was not applied towards black people. Dr. King proved countless times that wickedness will always bow down to righteousness.
In July of 1966 Dr. Martin Luther King’s footsteps crossed over into the City of Chicago to bring peace and justice to segregated public accommodations for the open and fair housing issues. Dr. King stated that Chicago was one of the most hostile and hateful cities. His plan was to do what he did well. He wanted to bring the evil out into the open. He labeled Chicago the city of shame. As I watch the history of Dr. King; his documentaries and his speeches, I am not too surprised by the actions of others. Sometimes I've often wondered if the people who were caught in between harvesting the pain and humiliation towards black people ever realized how completely foolish they would someday look (for years) as whites were bravely filmed illustrating how stiff their necks were. It was hard for them to accept people that were different from them. The heritage of embarrassment has continued for some who show no shame.
Dr. King had superlative logic and love. The yokes of terrorism, discrimination or segregation could not stop him. No surge of racism could stop black folks in their movement for freedom and justice from turning around. Black folks kept on going despite the heavy burdens of opposition and challenges staring them in the face daily. Black families wanted their emancipation by any means necessary. Martin thrived continuously. He not only marched, he negotiated the best deals for black folks. Dr. King accomplished what he was purposed to do! King forced America to confront their unhealthy issues they had politically, socially, and economically with African Americans. He raised his voice and raised the consciousness at a national level.
In April of 1968 the man who was full of faith, love, and goodwill towards all men was killed; assassinated. He could not be broken so I surmise killing him was the only way they thought they could stop him. Fortuitously, Dr. King spirit of service, legacy of love, freedom, and justice lives on, stronger than ever. Dr. King brought deliverance from the plantation to rock an unbalanced nation with the promised liberty and justice for all. This is why we will never forget the sacrifices of his light (love). We are far from the Promised Land. Times are different. At times it feels the same. Dr. King did bring monumental changes in racial equality for all men. King insured voting rights and human rights for men to be treated as men.
The oppressor has you in domination because he plans to keep you there. – Dr. King
How long will prejudice blind the divisions of men? No lie can live forever. – Dr. King
Dr. King affirmed, “All we say to America is, Be true to what you said on paper.” Dr. King was uniquely endowed with a stentorian voice leaking in fearlessness to remind the United States of America about the laws they enacted; their 'illegal injunctions' is what Dr. King called it. The 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution blatantly contradicted itself when it came to the lives of African or
black American citizens. African Americans were not able to assemble together peacefully to protest against the sweltering hate thrusted upon them. To refute the ugliness of America even further, black Americans did not have equal access nor protection under the laws; as written in the 14th Amendment for all American citizens to have. The federal government undeniably legitimized the injustices that were done to black Americans during their fierce movement of freedom and justice. Black folks, as well as activist, (black and white) were murdered in their homes and churches. Black people were attacked by the police and their dogs. They were bullied, terrorized, and water hosed by firemen. Dr. King’s home was also bombed. All of this immorality was performed on black folks because they wanted to have the meticulous rights of their freedoms like the rest of the (white) Americans. Disgraceful and appalling was the face of America. Black people armed themselves with the greatest dignity and self-respect as they fought for their freedoms; as witnessed in history.
During the fruitful 1955-1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. decided to take a ride for freedom. I am so pleased he did. This is another great reason why we love his motivation. Martin's anointed presence in the civil rights movement helped to desegregate the city buses in Montgomery Alabama. Black Americans could finally ride the buses with white Americans. In regards to equal treatment, black Americans were not granted equality on bus rides before King stepped on the leadership scene. God used Dr. King to powerfully equalize the situation. Dr. King aggressively armed himself in the awareness of racism being the way of life for the majority of white people who lived in the south. The flavor in the south was white supremacy. The mood and the tone unfortunately has not been fully altered for some who desire to keep white supremacy alive today. Dr. King believed freedom belonged to black people who were Americans. He took a stand for liberation by applying his non-violent movement; teeming with peaceful protest. Martin King and other peaceful protesters were consistently arrested for organizing peacefully (marches, sit-ins). They too were black American citizens. Although the law stated American citizens had the right to protest peacefully, it was not applied towards black people. Dr. King proved countless times that wickedness will always bow down to righteousness.
In July of 1966 Dr. Martin Luther King’s footsteps crossed over into the City of Chicago to bring peace and justice to segregated public accommodations for the open and fair housing issues. Dr. King stated that Chicago was one of the most hostile and hateful cities. His plan was to do what he did well. He wanted to bring the evil out into the open. He labeled Chicago the city of shame. As I watch the history of Dr. King; his documentaries and his speeches, I am not too surprised by the actions of others. Sometimes I've often wondered if the people who were caught in between harvesting the pain and humiliation towards black people ever realized how completely foolish they would someday look (for years) as whites were bravely filmed illustrating how stiff their necks were. It was hard for them to accept people that were different from them. The heritage of embarrassment has continued for some who show no shame.
Dr. King had superlative logic and love. The yokes of terrorism, discrimination or segregation could not stop him. No surge of racism could stop black folks in their movement for freedom and justice from turning around. Black folks kept on going despite the heavy burdens of opposition and challenges staring them in the face daily. Black families wanted their emancipation by any means necessary. Martin thrived continuously. He not only marched, he negotiated the best deals for black folks. Dr. King accomplished what he was purposed to do! King forced America to confront their unhealthy issues they had politically, socially, and economically with African Americans. He raised his voice and raised the consciousness at a national level.
In April of 1968 the man who was full of faith, love, and goodwill towards all men was killed; assassinated. He could not be broken so I surmise killing him was the only way they thought they could stop him. Fortuitously, Dr. King spirit of service, legacy of love, freedom, and justice lives on, stronger than ever. Dr. King brought deliverance from the plantation to rock an unbalanced nation with the promised liberty and justice for all. This is why we will never forget the sacrifices of his light (love). We are far from the Promised Land. Times are different. At times it feels the same. Dr. King did bring monumental changes in racial equality for all men. King insured voting rights and human rights for men to be treated as men.
The oppressor has you in domination because he plans to keep you there. – Dr. King
How long will prejudice blind the divisions of men? No lie can live forever. – Dr. King
