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Part of Barack Obama's Speech:
Today represents a tragic anniversary for our country. Through his faith, courage, and wisdom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved an entire nation. He preached the gospel of brotherhood; of equality and justice. That's the cause for which he lived – and for which he died forty years ago today. And so before we begin, I ask you to join me in a moment of silence in memory of this extraordinary American.
There's been a lot of discussion this week about how Dr. King's life and legacy speak to us today. It's taking place in our schools and churches, on television and around the dinner table. And I suspect that much of what folks are talking about centers on issues of racial justice – on the Montgomery bus boycott and the March on Washington, on the freedom rides and the stand at Selma (More...).
I believe the 40th Anniversary of Dr.Martin Luther King's death was well covered this past weekend.There were a good number of quality television shows about it,including the documentary "King" by Tom Brokaw which broadcasted on the History Channel on Sunday.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson,author and professor at Georgetown University and Former King aide,friend and confidante Ambassador Andrew Young ,did an excellent job of commemorating King's legacy and dream on MSNBC's Meet the Press with Tim Russert. Check it out if you can,get the television show transcript or read Dyson's and Obama's books below.
Peace,
Cynthia
Reading:
Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama
The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Death and How It Changed America by Michael Eric
Dyson
Watching:
King documentary by Tom Brokaw
Meet the Press segment on King with Tim Russert
Related blogs:
The Times They Are A Changin'-Happy Birthday Dr. King -the Fight Continues
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Happy Birthday Dr. King-Global Day of Action
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