Comments on: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:42:39 +0000

Sorry I’m commenting so late. Point 1: Agreed. I’d love to look into some of the speeches he made before he died. History tends to gloss over the fact that before his death he became very vocal about wages, Vietnam, and more. It too easy to only remember the March on Washington, “I have a dream” moments but it is a disservice to his legacy.

I also agree with your second wish for MLK day. Too often the contribution of women has been overlooked or not justified on it’s own. In many revolutions history writes women’s roles with less information or women play supporting acts to men. How much richer would the conversation be if we examined from another angle?

3. Agreed.

By: Standtall-The Activist

Standtall-The Activist — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:38:10 +0000

Hmmm true thinking. So when will you stop by my blog? Be a rounded blogger and visit moi. Thanks

By: ajlovesya

ajlovesya — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:13:58 +0000

@Emily: What a great wish: “Hope you had a great day on.”!

@Standtall: I think people need to value the importance the thinking and exploration when it comes to historical figures. We would be in awe not only of their evolution but also of the people who helped them. Leaders never go it alone.

@Dakotaranger: Your support is still appreciated

By: Dakotaranger

Dakotaranger — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:11:15 +0000

This is one of the best posts I’ve read all year anywhere.

I can’t really add anything to discussion though.

By: Standtall

Standtall — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:12:00 +0000

I am sorry that I will jump issues here but I do agree with women making contributions in the civil movement. Rosa Parks refusal to stand up for a white person was a great contribution and she got jailed for it but did that stop the struggle to be free? It further ignited more freedom fighters. Martin Luther King jnr had a dream worth having! I heart him

I think his birthday shouldnt be an holiday but a day to do something tangible in the history of the black struggle

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:33:48 +0000

Thanks for the great post! Your first two wishes are great suggestions for adult learning centers such as the one I work at (thanks!), and your third wish was at the front of my mind as well today. Hope you had a great day on!