How do you remember Martin Luther King, Jr? Last year I asked my elementary aged kids whether the cover of their MLK booklets depicted Martin Luther King, Jr., preaching. They wondered why. Apparently, they hadn’t learned about Martin Luther King, Jr., as a Reverend. An educational moment which inspired further conversation.
How do you remember, understand, process, celebrate, share the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., with friends, family, and colleagues? If you haven’t thought about it enough today and/or desire additional material to share, I encourage you to take a few minutes to
1. watch I Have a Dream on YouTube (August 28, 1963. Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. Video: 16 min, 44 sec) after reading Think with Me Today: The seedbed of Martin Luther King Jr.’s, greatest speech (Amos N. Jones. Books & Culture 1/6/2009).