To Think About on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Today is a day set aside to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his accomplishments. It is also a federal holiday dedicated to a day of service.
Dr. King’s attitude on service was clear.
“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
King’s words offer introspect and inspiration to find a project that forwards his vision and participate. While today’s coronavirus restrictions and lockdowns disrupt plans for many in-person celebrations and volunteering efforts, there are plenty of safe virtual activities available.
This NYT article has suggestions from several different areas of the country. A Google search using your locale will bring up local opportunities.
If you’re into parades, Houston offers their annual parade virtually on January 18, from 10 a.m. to noon on HTV and via Facebook on the Original MLK Day Parade page.
Dr. King’s nonviolent activism during the civil rights movement changed things. He passionately believed
“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”
MLK, Jr. Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, think about the present, plan for the future, and remember what is truly important–We are all in the same boat now.
Let’s make this boat we’re in a better place.
