We're not there yet, but we're on our way: reflections at the wreath laying at the King Center
April 4th means different things to different people, ranging from 404 Day to the birthday of Dr. Maya Angelou. But for others, it truly is a day of reflection, especially for those who gathered at the King Center. April 4, 1968 is the day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, TN. Taking place just before a march is scheduled in the city in support of the AFSCME Local 1733 strike, the focus areas of the strike (improved working and paying conditions for sa
The continued call for the Great Community: Poplar Hill Missionary Baptist Church's Day of Service engages the community regarding the message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the call for advocacy
The upcoming holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. carries a significant meaning when you consider the history and legacy behind the man. Ranging from his academic prowess (as an alumnus of Morehouse College along with his doctorate from Boston University ), his leadership within the faith community, to his civil rights work, and his larger advocacy for economic and related equity across the class and caste strata, this in and of itself is something to recall, reflect u
