7 ways to meaningfully honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Too often, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is seen as a day off — and little else.
Aside from grade school lessons painting a vague picture of King's life and activism, the majority of us, especially white people, remain detached from his impact. King is a historical name we've learned to recognize, coupled with bits and pieces of facts from a whitewashed history. But truly appreciating his work is hardly on the radar — even on a day made to honor him.
It's an uncomfortable reality of how we've been taught to value (or, rather, not value) one of the most influential black leaders in history. It's all merely surface; a story we don't see as extending beyond the crisp pages of an elementary textbook. Read more...
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7 ways to meaningfully honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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