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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WORDS TO REMEMBER |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WORDS TO REMEMBER Raven King, one of the most influential black leaders To ever march for civil rights and justice Was born to a minister and a teacher of school. Educated to where he earned his Ph.D. Becoming a pastor marching against what was unfair and cruel. Leading a boycott to protest bus segregation He gained national prominence in 1955 and 56. As he preached and marched for freedom for all He was jailed, threaten, spit on and beaten As for peaceful demonstration he would call Marching to Washington, D.C. In 1963 he was one of the leaders of faith Voicing concern for the plight of the poor. Soon there after, he was killed by a sniper In Memphis, supporting workers rights and more King dedicated one of his books to his children Praising God and praying for mankind’s future With words for all to prayerfully remember. To be judged, not by color, but by character Shunning violence never to surrender. By Tom Zart |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Thank you for sharing this piece. We owe a lot to the late Mr. King, who broke the barriers between fellowmen. He bravely stood his ground for fairness in a nonviolent way. A model for us all. Rae |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Yes, I remember the horror. Martin, Jack, Bobby all good men felled by those jealous of their greatness. Joyce |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
thank you for the reminnder.. We all profit from his words and actions...martyjo |
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