Martin Luther King Jr, The Preacher
When I was a youngster growing up in rural Minnesota and Iowa, the daughter of a Lutheran minister, Martin Luther King Jr. played a compelling role in my father’s ministry and social justice sensibility. But as a child, I didn’t … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr, The Preacher
Are We Living in the Other America?
This is a serious moment for our country. Not because America lacks promise, but because it is once again being asked to account for it. Across this nation and around the world, frustration, division, and uncertainty feel familiar, even if … Continue reading Are We Living in the Other America?
Seeing Dr. King in Full Color
“Judge their character and not the color of their skin” was a lesson repeated often throughout my school years. Each January, teachers celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the man who single-handedly ended racism and secured equality for all … Continue reading Seeing Dr. King in Full Color
January’s Theme: The King (MLK) And I
Get Ready for an Unforgettable January Edition: “The King (MLK) and I” Prepare to be moved, inspired, and challenged! This January, as we honor the indelible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., your racial justice magazine is set to … Continue reading January’s Theme: The King (MLK) And I
Happy Martin Luther King Day
29 to 30 times. That’s how many times Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the drum major for peace, was arrested for his civil rights activities. 29 to 30 times for courageously speaking truth to power. 29 to 30 times … Continue reading Happy Martin Luther King Day
The King (MLK) and I: A Shared Blueprint for Excellence
The King & I: The Enduring Blueprint: A Call for Excellence, Unity, and the Urgency of Now The profound wisdom and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have served as a foundational blueprint for my life’s philosophy. His … Continue reading The King (MLK) and I: A Shared Blueprint for Excellence
MLK and ME: A Haiku Litany
From Mulberry Street to First Avenue born in the land of Prince – one year after the shot pierced the Dreamer’s dream 1 to 15 divided by dots and stripes while the cue ball knocks them down one by one … Continue reading MLK and ME: A Haiku Litany
The King and I
The King and I’d like to begin with one of the most remarkable quotes ever spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I live by this quote daily, as it shows that love is the ultimate driving force of freedom. “I have decided to stick to love. Hate is too great a burden to bear” (Martin Luther King, Jr., 1966). This is a quote that simply defines and binds a relationship based upon honesty, freedom of speech, respect, kindness, value, loyalty, and advancement. The connotation of this quote is based on the need to express forgiveness, to look beyond insignificance, … Continue reading The King and I
King’s Blueprint for Excellence
I have always been a collector of things…knowledge, in particular. As a child, my father always told me, “It is better to know a little bit of many subjects than be a master of only one subject.” When I grew … Continue reading King’s Blueprint for Excellence
Three-Fifths 