Mlk Quotes

Students, Church Members Gather To Honor Mlk On Ou Campus

... a lot more people this year,” Davis said. “With the events of the past year, many people are hurt, both physically and emotionally. I think we should take those emotions and form them into a battle of love. We’re fighting with love; it’s the best weapon you can use, because with love you can reach people and heal people.”. Pat Wright, who closed the event in prayer, is a member of Everlasting Life Baptist Church. He tearfully described King’s impact on his life. “To see the struggle he was going through to speak for me and everyone who didn’t have a voice, that stood out to me the most,” Wright said. “My favorite quote of his talks about moving forward: if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl, but keep moving. We have to keep moving.”. Chynna Terrell, who is VP of Inter Varsity’s chapter on campus, is of Asian heritage but was adopted and raised by a white family. She said coming to OU inspired her to get involved in discussion revolving around ethnicity and culture. “As Christians, it’s impossible to live out our faith without embracing all ...

Martin Luther King, Jr., The Radical

... what is it America has failed to hear?…It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.”. —  “The other America,”  1968. 4. “When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism are incapable of being conquered.”. —  “Revolution of values,”  1967. 5. “Again we have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that Capitalism grew and prospered out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifice. The fact is that capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of black slaves and continues to thrive on the ...

English Assignment On Mlk Turns Into Life Lesson

... her the most though was that black men, even those without criminal records, are less likely to be hired for jobs than white men who have felony convictions. "These are some of reasons why I believe America is not truly free," she said. "We are all human beings and should not be judged for the color of our skin.". Tyler Cissell said he too was surprised by the research. "Some of it depends on where you live, but blacks were less likely to be accepted than whites who had been convicted," he said. Jack Fry said he was startled to learn that segregation still exists. "I used to think that we were all free, but racial segregation is still in the heart of Chicago," said Fry. "Chicago is where our first black president came from. I honestly thought people would have been over that by now.". Fry said he also discovered that California State University Los Angeles offers segregated housing for black students - a move in response to the Black Student Union wanting the university to meet demands to deal with microaggressions. While several students focused on racial inequality, Caden Wininger and Amelia Calderon chose ...

Mlk Day And Spadea's Disappointment In Senator Cory Booker

... thought it would be appropriate to share some of my thoughts this morning on the man and his mission to stand against injustice. Dr. King stood for racial equality in the face of institutionalized racism. Here’s a quick reference of some of his accomplishments from the King Center Website. It’s important that holidays like today are more than just a day off. It’s time for all of us to understand our history and celebrate the accomplishments of a great man. What a contrast Dr. King’s measured strength, sincerity and tenacity are to so many politicians today. So many politicians use today to talk about racial equality and tweet out quotes from the iconic civil rights warrior. One of those politicians is our own New Jersey U. S. Senator Cory Booker. Booker often tweets about love conquering hate and on the surface you’d think that his tweets today ...

Artist Creates Letters From Birmingham Jail Memes To Stop People From Whitewashing Mlk

... Five police officers were killed and seven others were wounded by Micah Xavier Johnson , a military veteran who served in Afghanistan. "I saw those same Facebook friends suddenly posting quotes [and] memes about love and peace from Martin Luther King Jr.," Rarela continued. "My first thought was, 'Oh, so it's ok for you to quote MLK and care when police officers die, but not when others die at the hands of police brutality?' The selective compassion really rubbed me the wrong way, as well as people trying to promote love and peace through Martin Luther King Jr. without talking about the racial and economic justice he championed.". That drove Rarela to design the memes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "As a graphic designer, I wanted to shatter this false image of a Martin Luther King who everyone loved, never got arrested, was universally ...

This Mlk Quote Sums Up The Rise Of White Supremacy Post-trump

... abyss of annihilation.” His thoughts on Goldwater’s stance on race and civil rights are equally striking. King stated. “The Republican Party geared its appeal and program to racism, reaction, and extremism. On the urgent issue of civil rights, Senator Goldwater represents a philosophy that is morally indefensible and socially suicidal. While not himself a racist, Mr. Goldwater articulates a philosophy which gives aid and comfort to the racist. His candidacy and philosophy would serve as an umbrella under which extremists of all stripes would stand. In the light of these facts and because of my love for America, I have no alternative but to urge every Negro and white person of goodwill to vote against Mr. Goldwater and to withdraw support from any Republican candidate that does not publicly disassociate himself from Senator Goldwater and his philosophy.”. King had a longheld policy of not endorsing any ...

Georgia Commissioner Calls John Lewis A 'racist Pig,' Then Quotes Mlk

... took sides with Trump on the matter and posted his thoughts on the feud to his Facebook page on Saturday. “John Lewis is a racist pig,” he wrote. ” … Demonrats (Democrats) DO NOT live in reality. They believe the polls were right and the REAL VOTES were wrong. What a bunch of idiots.”. Screenshot courtesy of the AJC. The Gwinnett official published another post aimed at Lewis on Sunday, calling all of his election wins “illegitimate.”. Screenshot courtesy of the AJC. By Monday, Jan. 16, the “racist pig” post had been removed from Hunter’s timeline, the AJC reported. Still, there were other posts that publicly insulted U. S. Rep. Hank Johnson, asking if there were “any white guys” on the University of Alabama’s football team. Another criticized Gov. Nathan Deal for declaring a state of emergency ahead of last week’s snow storm, which turned out to be largely uneventful, the newspaper reported. Hunter’s inflammatory comments sparked ...

Steve Kerr Reflects On Mlk Day And The Nba’s Culture Of Tolerance

... “It’s a great day for the league and a great day for our country. It’s one of the best days of the year for the NBA. We celebrate the game, we celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and impact. I have to say I’m really proud to be a part of the NBA, proud of Adam Silver’s leadership, proud the league is progressive promoting tolerance and equality. And they back it up.”. Kerr was then asked about whether there was extra meaning behind MLK Day this year, considering the current social state of the country. “There’s definitely a divide right now,” Kerr said. “So I think today is full of significance in terms of reminding everybody to be compassionate, to be empathetic. I was looking at some of Martin Luther King’s quotes this morning and one of them that I hadn’t seen before that was really simple and to the point: ‘We may have all come over here on different ships, but we came over on the same boat.’ I thought that was really well said. It’s a reminder that we are all products of our environment, some of us much more fortunate than others. I know from my own life, ...

Laguna Hike Celebrates The Words And Legacy Of Martin Luther King Jr

... OC Parks resource specialist Laura Cohen will post laminated inspirational words from Martin Luther King Jr. at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park for a hike Monday on the holiday celebrating his life. Register at: __link__/e/reach-for-the-heights-with-martin-luther-king-jr-nix-tickets-29488947235 (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, Orange County Register/SCNG). 1 of 18. Before the fog rolls in at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, OC Parks resource specialist Laura Cohen tests where she will post laminated inspirational quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. for a hike Monday on the holiday celebrating his life. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, Orange County Register/SCNG). 1 of 18. OC Parks' Laura Cohen says she chose quotes to “motivate people to think about their lives and the world.” (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, Orange County Register/SCNG). 1 of 18. A covey of quail converge as the ...

5 Quotes From Mlk That Still Apply Today

... in abject deadening poverty.”. As an organizer, the religious leader understood that change does not happen overnight. Instead, it takes years of work. He made this universal point during his “I See the Promised Land,” speech in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 3, 1968, when he said. Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so, we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent. Love Conquers All. As a Baptist minister, Dr. King lived by the Biblical teaching that love—not hate, spite, or vengeance—conquers all. This is still just as applicable and powerful in our world today. In a 1957 essay , Dr. King explained how love could be used as a tactical strategy in the fight against hate and oppression. In speaking of love, we are not referring to some sentimental emotion. It would be nonsense to urge men to ...