It happens every year. We know this. Our feeds fill up (some years more than others). People who espouse their racist beliefs and enact racist polices select a MLK quote they can twist out of context and drain of all its profundity. Then they share it proudly, and if I may be so bold, smugly.
Thank you, thank you for this reminder Austin! I am a Latina grandma but look white and have experienced 'white privilege' all my life. Our 'all white' book club met to discuss our January book, The Invention of Wings. Its about slavery and womens rights. I could not have been more thrilled to lead this discussion on MLK day AND after going to an MLK event in my community where once again learned so much about continued racism. I learned to become more humble, to listen better and become involved. I shared your book and even quoted several passages and was met with thoughtful questions and discussion. It is in learning, listening, speaking up and reading books like yours that will keep me 'getting into good trouble'! Thank you for all you do - cecilia
From the US Air Force, Global Strike Command's self-serving tribute to MLK, Jr (2013): "Dr. King would be proud to see our Global Strike team - comprised of Airmen, civilians and contractors from every race, creed, background and religion - standing side-by-side ensuring the most powerful weapons in the U.S. arsenal remain the credible bedrock of our national defense." 🙄 🚩 🤦♂️
Thank you, thank you for this reminder Austin! I am a Latina grandma but look white and have experienced 'white privilege' all my life. Our 'all white' book club met to discuss our January book, The Invention of Wings. Its about slavery and womens rights. I could not have been more thrilled to lead this discussion on MLK day AND after going to an MLK event in my community where once again learned so much about continued racism. I learned to become more humble, to listen better and become involved. I shared your book and even quoted several passages and was met with thoughtful questions and discussion. It is in learning, listening, speaking up and reading books like yours that will keep me 'getting into good trouble'! Thank you for all you do - cecilia
Thank you. I listened to several of his sermons this morning while on the exercise bike. Was challenged with how relevant his words still are.
Amen, Sister!
I appreciate this truth so much. Thanks for sharing and challenging the status quo. Let's do better!
Thank you for your words.
From the US Air Force, Global Strike Command's self-serving tribute to MLK, Jr (2013): "Dr. King would be proud to see our Global Strike team - comprised of Airmen, civilians and contractors from every race, creed, background and religion - standing side-by-side ensuring the most powerful weapons in the U.S. arsenal remain the credible bedrock of our national defense." 🙄 🚩 🤦♂️