MLK rallied tens of thousands of people to stand up for what was true and just. In light of Hollywood's fresh look at Lincoln in late 2012, we are reminded that equality has been at issue in the USA since the first tea hit the water in Boston harbor in the 1700's.
Dr. King was assassinated because certain elements of society could no longer tolerate such an intelligent, influential voice echoing across the continent. Martin Luther King had a vision: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
This is the weekend that America celebrates the message Dr. King articulated so eloquently. If he were alive, he would remind us that Barack Obama's presidency is celebration enough. Many cities across the USA gather together in song and tribute to remember the energy and sacrifice needed to get us this far in the 45 years since his brutal death. (Click here to read about the politic discourse that eventually lead to creation of this National Holiday in 1995.)
Elley and I are driving to Berkeley on Friday to join in the 11th Annual MLK Celebration produced by Living Jazz. Sister Stacey is the Executive Director of this organization. If you are in the Bay Area and would like to join us, click on this link to find out all the particulars: LivingJazz
Two years ago in this Blog, under the heading "Bay Area" I acknowledged and toasted my sister Stacey as a prime example of a leader giving back to her community. Since the early 1980's, she has modestly raised money, awareness, and devoted her time to her passion, while offering music instruction, concerts, and opportunity for humans of all ages to participate in the joys of the Arts. Stacey is all about music and dance, voices and instruments, raising spirits and the "hair on your neck" with resounding heart and soul, while celebrating the best of our species.
AMEN!
Dr. King was assassinated because certain elements of society could no longer tolerate such an intelligent, influential voice echoing across the continent. Martin Luther King had a vision: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
This is the weekend that America celebrates the message Dr. King articulated so eloquently. If he were alive, he would remind us that Barack Obama's presidency is celebration enough. Many cities across the USA gather together in song and tribute to remember the energy and sacrifice needed to get us this far in the 45 years since his brutal death. (Click here to read about the politic discourse that eventually lead to creation of this National Holiday in 1995.)
Elley and I are driving to Berkeley on Friday to join in the 11th Annual MLK Celebration produced by Living Jazz. Sister Stacey is the Executive Director of this organization. If you are in the Bay Area and would like to join us, click on this link to find out all the particulars: LivingJazz
Two years ago in this Blog, under the heading "Bay Area" I acknowledged and toasted my sister Stacey as a prime example of a leader giving back to her community. Since the early 1980's, she has modestly raised money, awareness, and devoted her time to her passion, while offering music instruction, concerts, and opportunity for humans of all ages to participate in the joys of the Arts. Stacey is all about music and dance, voices and instruments, raising spirits and the "hair on your neck" with resounding heart and soul, while celebrating the best of our species.
AMEN!
