In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
by A tribute to a great civil rights activist.
On Monday, January 20, 2008 is Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day. Our school and many businesses are closed in the memory of this great man. He was killed 40 years ago for his civil rights belief. You can find a more complete and comprehensive profile of Dr. Martin Luther King here.
My pastor, in his Sunday homily, read to us a part of a book about Dr. Martin Luther King, and we all felt in a deep contemplation. Furthermore, as I drove home from the church, I saw a couple men sleeping in the groove under the bridge. Thus, it hits me even harder with Dr. King’s words.
A Roof over Their Heads
Who wouldn’t want to have a roof over their heads? It’s such a simple and basic thing, but there are still many homeless people in all over the world.
A Job to Feed Their Bodies
In this economy, we are considered lucky to still hold a job. In Michigan, thousands people have left their home in search for jobs.
Dr. King’s simple words “a job to feed their bodies” became so powerful in my perception as I heard it. Just a job, any job, to feed their bodies! It is beautiful now as it was then.
A Freedom to Worship
Everybody should be able to sing and worship to feed their spiritual needs. A freedom of religious belief is part of Dr. King’s preaching.
Different people have different faith, and if we are not allowed to practice them, then we will not be whole.
An Education to Grow Their Minds
Education is the most important part in our lives. It helps our minds grow and it opens our hearts to accept people as they are.
Dr. King was a remarkable man in calling out our attention to education. The beautiful words “an education to grow their minds” echo for the past 40 years, and continue to remind us in the future.
Have Dignity in What They Do
A road sweeper should feel as proud as Michelangelo painting a picture, or Beethoven composing the music. Dr. King believed that there is dignity in every job, and no one should feel low about what they do.
This is my own translation on how I feel about Dr. Martin Luther King. It might not be his exact words, but his ideas have a profound impact on me.
Here is his famous speech “I Have a Dream”. These are beautiful words to ponder.
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Post CommentIcyCucky
On January 21, 2008 at 9:07 am
Sorry every one, the “I Have a Dream” video didn’t show up at the end..
Dee Huff
On January 21, 2008 at 9:17 am
He really was an amazing man, and his dream was a good one.
louie jerome
On January 21, 2008 at 10:12 am
Really interesting article Icy. I learned something here.
Jared Stenzel
On January 21, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Nice article, clearly shows why we have a day off of school around the USA to honor him.
Alexa Gates
On January 21, 2008 at 2:36 pm
My school doesn’t take the day off to honor him. I wish we did, he made things happen
This is a great tribute to him!
Judy Sheldon-Walker
On January 21, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Beautiful tribute to MLK. Thank you, Icy. We need more leaders like him.
Nick Kenney
On January 21, 2008 at 4:57 pm
A very fitting tribute to a great man, Icy.
We can only wonder what our nation would be like today if he was still alive…
Lucy Lockett
On January 21, 2008 at 6:24 pm
He was an icon, I have read much about this great man. His life has affected many and will continue to do so for many more years.
miriam ramirez
On January 21, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Thank you for honoring Mr. King in this concise article. It made me smile.
Ruby Hawk
On January 21, 2008 at 9:06 pm
He was a great man, I was in Memphis not long after he was killed and saw the motel balcony where he was shot. All the schools are out here and government offices are closed for Martin Luther King day.
Francie
On January 22, 2008 at 12:57 am
He tried to prove how we are more alike than different, that we are all intertwined. His dream hopefully will live on.
valli
On January 22, 2008 at 2:41 am
Nice article Icy… He was a great person. A nice tribute to him!
lonely
On January 22, 2008 at 6:07 am
Nice article..I enjoyed reading it.
Anne Lyken-Garner
On January 22, 2008 at 6:30 am
His ‘I have a dream’ speech still brings tears to my eyes when I hear it because it’s so powerful.
SunGoddess
On January 24, 2008 at 2:29 am
Very nice and thoughtful article. From what I’ve read, Dr. King was an amazing man, and you, Icy are an amazing writer!
CHAN LEE PENG
On January 24, 2008 at 9:23 am
Great and inspiring article! I learned something from you.
Thank you, Icy, take care!
Geordie Janner
On January 25, 2008 at 11:38 am
A great and well written article.
Many thanks for publishing it.
chikoos
On February 5, 2008 at 4:14 am
The things you have mentioned here are what we call the basic necessities in life. When god created the world He blessed it, made it fruitful and prosperous for all living beings. But we have created a world of inequalities that makes life unlivable for a lot of people around us. To see people struggle for the BASIC necessities is cruel. And this tribute reminds us of the things we normally tend to overlook in the rush of things.
Thanks Icy.