Dr. King’s Open Letter Makes Me Angry and SadDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is an open letter written in response to criticisms of the civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama. It specifically addresses concerns raised by eight local white Christian and…
More than just black and whiteBy JAN LARSON McLAUGHLIN/BG Independent News Diana Patton was keenly aware as a child that she did not…
Martin Luther King, Jr. His Legacy in Our ClassroomsIn 1983, Congress passed and President Ronald Reagan signed the law honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. with a federal holiday. That’s a historical fact. But that single fact doesn’t acknowledge the complex, multi-level, multi-year strategy…
Rise Up & Vote — 7 billion Lives Depend On It!Today is Martin Luther King Day. I woke up this morning…
No, MLK wouldn’t have supported your favorite candidateMartin Luther King Jr. was an activist, not a mascot
A Comparison with Dr. KingMuch is said of martyrdom, however whether we choose to hold a martyr in esteem or in contempt depends on their…
Martin had The Dream — are we making it a reality?When Martin Luther King Day rolls around, I devote a lesson to teaching my students about his work, the struggles he faced in achieving his dream, and the impact he had on our country and the world. But this year, it was much harder than I…