Across the nation, Americans paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday; consequently, the actor who played MLK in "Selma," David Oyelowo, tearfully commemorated King in a service, while men and women marched through the streets of New York City. This movie documented the many events that took place during King's work as a civil rights leader, such as the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Fellow actors from this movie also marched.
In his service, Oyelowo addressed Bernice King and explained how he could relate to King's family life but could not fathom living in a place where his well-being was at stake. The day was filled with many adults and students reminiscing of King's contributions to society showing that his impassioned ways of working towards civil rights will never be forgotten. Many middle schoolers even gave speeches talking about how Americans still have a long way to go in order to achieve MLK's dream.
The annal MLK Jr. Scholarship Breakfast attracted at least 500 people, including many local officials. This event has been very beneficial by awarding many African Americans at least $200,000 in scholarships.
The large number of people that gathered to reflect upon King's legacy proves that although he was assassinated, his actions as a civil rights activist will be remembered eternally. MLK day brings back memories of learning about many of King's most historic moments in society (during the mid-20th century): the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, his role as a leader of the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), the March on Washington in 1963, and his renowned "I Have a Dream" speech. The way he fought injustice through the use of nonviolent resistance and his desire to make Americans realize the meaning that "all men are created equal" caused us to take huge steps towards a more equal society; however, we still have a long way to go.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/selma-actors-lead-re-enactment-165-march-on-eve-mlk-holiday/
This was actually sooooo well written and you made some great points. I agree completely and like seeing good news every once in a while.
ReplyDeleteWhile we still have a long way to go I think its good that we can take a moment to appreciate the work that activists done and how far we have come
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