Inspirational
Today, we rightfully honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His powerful voice summoned the non-violent protest of the infringement of civil rights of the African-American community.
Today all across our great nation we recall the greatness of a man. Here are the monuments erected to his memory.
“I’ve decided to stick with love; hate’s too heavy a burden to bear” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I was reminded of Martin Luther Kings’s spiritual influence by Ghandhi in Elev8’s recent post 4 Things You May Not Know about Martin Luther King Jr. Gandhi received the spiritual principles of non-violence from his Indian […]
This Sunday, after my pastor’s heartfelt sermon, he lead the congregation as we joined hands and sang “We Shall Overcome.” As we sang and harmonized this anthem, I surveyed the sanctuary and observed everyone spiritually connected with this song. I’m so glad he initiated this lovely song.Â
Many offices are closed on Monday to mark the national celebration of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King challenged us to be the best we could, for who we could, when we could.
The Newseum, the only museum dedicated to news in the world, in Washington, D.C will host it’s first Martin Luther King Day Event on Sunday January 16, 2010.
http://www.eurweb.com/?p=77506 *Nielsen is reporting that 30.8 million people watched President Obama’s address from the Arizona Memorial Service Wednesday, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Â
On Good Friday in 1963, 53 blacks, led by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., marched into downtown Birmingham to protest the existing segregation laws. All were arrested.
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/25046 When singer Teddy Pendergrass died last year at the age of 59, R&B fans all over the world mourned his untimely death. But for his wife, Joan, the loss was much more personal. The couple barely enjoyed two years of marriage, but they were two of the most joyous years in the singer’s life. […]
As we approach Martin Luther King Day lets be inspired to do something. One woman inspired by the call to action decided that she would no longer watch from the sidelines.
It’s that time of the year when most of us become ultra conscious of all the things we have been doing wrong in our lives and vow to fix them beginning January 1st – or January 15th depending on whether or not your resolution involves procrastination.  http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=blog_inner/24783/6546626/Nikki_Woods Â
Flu season’s arrived with lots of coughing and fever in the South and New York City, and it’s sure to spread to the rest of the country.
