17 Articles Under This Category. A Tribute to the King (Poem) - - David Tanguay
His mission was to achieve freedom - for his people The bells rang loud - from the church top steeple He did not want to be judged - by the color of his skin But rather by his heart - which cried out from within The black people were special to the Lord up above For he blessed them... Submitted 133 days 2 hours ago.

Martin Luther King Day January 16th: What Would He Say About Today’s Economy & Poverty? - Fran Larson
As we approach Martin Luther King Day, I can’t help wondering what he would say about today’s economic situation. From what I have read, in his last days, he thought that things were beginning to turn around and that perhaps poverty could be stamped. What would he say if he could see... Submitted 130 days 22 hours ago.

Martin Luther King Fought For The Poor: Sandra Bullock Said Poor People Are Gross At Golden Globes - Fran Larson
I wasn’t going to write today. I was planning on spending the day reading, but I kept thinking about the Golden Globe Nominations that I viewed on television last night. It was kind of nice seeing the stars and making mental notes of what movies I would like to see. It was pleasant until I... Submitted 1 year 129 days ago.

Free At Last - Free At Last (Poem) - - David Tanguay
He died with a dream still unfulfilled He left us with words in which to rebuild I have a dream he preached throughout the land A call to unite us all as humans to lend a hand I have seen the other side - this he did proclaim When all of God's children will be free from shame ... Submitted 2 years 128 days ago.

The Promissory Note - My Thoughts About Martin Luther King and His Legacy - Roschelle Nelson
In a few days our country will celebrate the memory of a truly great man, Martin Luther King. This national day of remembrance was hard fought and long over due in being recognized. And now that it's here what does it really mean? The school children love the idea. I know I certainly was... Submitted 2 years 128 days ago.

Sixteen Counts of Suffering, One Assassin's Bullet: Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr - Mogama
Hats off to you, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr! Had you been allowed to live, you would have turned 80 years young on January 15, 2009. You have our highest salute for doing more than your share to fight poverty, racism and militarism. We salute you, Sir, specifically for suffering the following 16... Submitted 3 years 126 days ago.

Keepers of the Dream for Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. - Avis Ward
Over the course of my life, people who were once called 'colored' have shared with me, what it means to be black in America. While some have used the prejudices, racism and discrimination heaped upon them as a crutch to do nothing, others have used them as a catalyst to achieve more. The late... Submitted 3 years 130 days ago.

The Dream Lives (poem) - - David Tanguay
He made it very clear - he said "I have a dream" That my little children may walk in freedom Let their laughter and joy sparkle and gleam As the Lord looks down from his heavenly kingdom He said let all men be judged by the content of their character And truly not by the... Submitted 4 years 125 days ago.

Embracing the Martin Luther King Dream: The Dream that is right in your hands - - Chris Kanyane
On this eve of Martin Luther King Holiday, one this eve of yet another assassination of a political figure – Gabrielle Giffords - young at that, and with all the talk that came with it. The Tucson shootings has ushered us into this holiday that has been created for us in honor of this... Submitted 1 year 128 days ago.

The Man who Sought Freedom (Poem) - - David Tanguay
Martin Luther King Jr. was his name Upon this land he staked his claim He would not accept being second class For this was his land - he knew this at last I have a dream he shouted throughout the land For equality among his people - was his command Gunned down - in the prime... Submitted 1 year 131 days ago.

America is Blessed - - Patricia Barbee
I am writing this in real time. From my nest in the family forest, I did look out to see beautiful sunshine and a temperature of 28*F. The weather gurus have been saying for days how cold it would be here. In places we have not been this cold since 1989. I believe it. Cold is usually 40*F in... Submitted 3 years 127 days ago.

We All Follow To The Beat of The Drum (poem) - - David Tanguay
A man shot down in his prime From the mountain he chose to climb He said I have been there and I've seen the other side Is this why the man who searched for equality died? He said I have seen all of God's children freed This vision he seen was all part of his creed Evil... Submitted 3 years 129 days ago.

Activities For Martin Luther King Jr. Day For The Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
It may sound silly to discuss such an important man and the events he created in a class full of preschoolers. It actually is quite the contrary. It is so essential that preschoolers learn a foundation when they are young of the truths Martin Luther King Jr. taught during his life. This... Submitted 3 years 130 days ago.

Mamma, Tell Me About Martin Luther King, Jr.? - Judi Lake
It began with the question, “ Mamma, tell me about Martin Luther King ?" Lifting my baby girl onto my lap, I began, “Well, Sweetie, Martin Luther King, Jr., was a Godly man who grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, a very long time ago. Just like you and your friends, Martin liked to... Submitted 4 years 52 days ago.

A Man as Great as His Dream - Avis Ward
He was one of a kind. He was the personification of truth, justice and equality for all mankind, not just for one race of people. No one has come close to being the mover and shaker as he in the arena of Equal Rights. A man with a dream who died for the cause for which he fought is worthy of... Submitted 5 years 133 days ago.

The Man Who Died With a Dream, “Still Alive” and Unfolding - - David Tanguay
(Personal note from the author) Holidays are a time for rejoicing and celebration, this biography of Martin Luther King I copied from the internet. At the end of this article are stories, which became controversial after his death. Stories I believe are irrelevant to the good this man... Submitted 5 years 139 days ago.

Why We Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, Birthday - Treva Bedinghaus
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, birthday celebrates the life and contributions of a great social peacemaker and civil rights leader. It is a day to reflect on ways each one of us can reach out to others in peace and brotherhood. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on January 15, 1929 , in Atlanta... Submitted 5 years 136 days ago.