Showing posts with label Dr. Martin Luther King. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dr. Martin Luther King. Show all posts

Friday, April 4, 2008

40 years


Today marks 40 years since the tragic murder of Dr. Martin Luther King.

How are we doing at achieving Dr. King's dream? What type of things would Dr. King be saying to us today if he were alive? Are there things that he would be encouraged by? What are some things today that would be discouraging to him? Sound off.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

War, what is it good for?



"A nation that continues to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death".

Dr. Martin Luther King

What do you think? Is he prophetic? Is a high priority on military spending the right path for a nation? Or is this a misplaced value of our democracy?

Friday, February 29, 2008

A few thoughts

Dr. Martin Luther King, Letters from a Birmingham Jail:

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.


Booker T. Washington, Up From Slavery:

Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

Black History Month

Since it is the last day of Black History month, I am thinking today about who are my favorite Black authors. These would definitely be at the top of the list (although in no particular order):

  • Booker T. Washington
  • Dr. Martin Luther King
  • Dr. John Perkins
  • Dr. Tony Evans
  • Dr. Kawanza Kunjufu
  • Dr. Cornel West
  • Dr. George Yancey
  • Shelby Steele
  • John McWhorter
  • Ed Gilbreath

Who is on your list?