The seeds were planted 50 years ago during the March on Washington.
Yet all these years later, we're still waiting for many of those seeds to bloom. Racial prejudice and civil rights remain critical issues that affect millions of Americans. Too many people have failed to learn Dr. Martin Luther King's lesson: "Consider a person's actions, not the color of his skin."
That was brought home to me this week when I received an email, apparently sent to me in error. The message urged recipients to "fight back" and honor an elderly (white) veteran to combat the "thugs in hoods like Trayvon Martin, who violently beat up George Zimmerman." The sender seems to be living in some parallel universe; obviously she is reality-challenged. And there are too many people like her, who ignore facts and fairness in favor of personal bias. Sadly, we still have a long road to travel to fulfill Dr. King's dream of justice for all.
“I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stand strong against hate. Read about teaching tolerance and how you can help at the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Photos of tiny hortensia buds in my garden.
Beautiful, beautiful pictures, in your blog, Tara!
Thank you so much,
Llyane
Posted by: Llyane | 08 September 2013 at 00:46
I believe, to the depth of my being, Dr. Martin Luther King would have helped shape a very different world. For everyone.
Posted by: Mary H. | 01 September 2013 at 02:20
Isn't it sad that there are reality challenged people out there? When Obama was elected I thought we finally were making it happen, but it just brought out the hatred of those such as this person to fight stronger. It does make my heart sad!
Posted by: Marilyn | 29 August 2013 at 17:25
It IS a long road to travel... we think we get closer, then back step. But I have to believe it will happen. Someday. Or else, despair...
Posted by: jeanie | 29 August 2013 at 17:01