From today’s Letters from an American by Heather Cox Richardson:
After his friend Ralph Abernathy introduced him to the crowd, King had something to say about heroes: “As I listened to Ralph Abernathy and his eloquent and generous introduction and then thought about myself, I wondered who he was talking about.”
Dr. King told the audience that, if God had let him choose any era in which to live, he would have chosen the one in which he had landed. “Now, that’s a strange statement to make,” King went on, “because the world is all messed up. The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around…. But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.” Dr. King said that he felt blessed to live in an era when people had finally woken up and were working together for freedom and economic justice.
He knew he was in danger as he worked for a racially and economically just America. “I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn’t matter…because I’ve been to the mountaintop…. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life…. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!”
People are wrong to say that we have no heroes left.
Just as they have always been, they are all around us, choosing to do the right thing, no matter what.
Wishing you all a day of peace for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024.
MLK was a man who championed peaceful protests and was often rewarded with billy clubs. The billy clubs are striving to rise again. Peaceful protest is required now more than ever. And remember HATE is the preferred weapon of Satan.
Living together freely in peace and harmony is an admirable dream. Sadly, there are still many wealthy and powerful people today who profit by keeping people hating and fighting each other.
That was the mantra back then….Ask not what your country can do for you…ask what you can do for your country. He ain’t heavy….he’s my brother. The dawn of Aquarius. In the Ghetto. The world is black….the world is white….it turns by day and then by night.(Hopefully we can find our way back.)
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member 11 months ago
Back at you John!
FreyjaRN Premium Member 11 months ago
Amen, sir!
cracker65 11 months ago
Thank you. And yes, AMEN.
Imagine 11 months ago
From today’s Letters from an American by Heather Cox Richardson:
After his friend Ralph Abernathy introduced him to the crowd, King had something to say about heroes: “As I listened to Ralph Abernathy and his eloquent and generous introduction and then thought about myself, I wondered who he was talking about.”
Dr. King told the audience that, if God had let him choose any era in which to live, he would have chosen the one in which he had landed. “Now, that’s a strange statement to make,” King went on, “because the world is all messed up. The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around…. But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.” Dr. King said that he felt blessed to live in an era when people had finally woken up and were working together for freedom and economic justice.
He knew he was in danger as he worked for a racially and economically just America. “I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn’t matter…because I’ve been to the mountaintop…. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life…. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!”
People are wrong to say that we have no heroes left.
Just as they have always been, they are all around us, choosing to do the right thing, no matter what.
Wishing you all a day of peace for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024.
PraiseofFolly 11 months ago
Unfortunately, and not to be disrepectable — but often the common most personal motto seems to be “Ubi Est Mea?”) (Where’s Mine?)
fuzzbucket Premium Member 11 months ago
I’m not bothering them.
nosirrom 11 months ago
MLK was a man who championed peaceful protests and was often rewarded with billy clubs. The billy clubs are striving to rise again. Peaceful protest is required now more than ever. And remember HATE is the preferred weapon of Satan.
phritzg Premium Member 11 months ago
Living together freely in peace and harmony is an admirable dream. Sadly, there are still many wealthy and powerful people today who profit by keeping people hating and fighting each other.
mourdac Premium Member 11 months ago
Thank you, John, and the commenters who supplied the great supplemental information on MLK Jr.
Vet Premium Member 11 months ago
That was the mantra back then….Ask not what your country can do for you…ask what you can do for your country. He ain’t heavy….he’s my brother. The dawn of Aquarius. In the Ghetto. The world is black….the world is white….it turns by day and then by night.(Hopefully we can find our way back.)
Zebrastripes 11 months ago
Everyone does what they can when they’re able! ☺️❤️
Rich Douglas 11 months ago
I served my country for 32 years. I hope I was good enough.
Judeeye Premium Member 11 months ago
What a lovely tribute.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member 11 months ago
Back at you, John.
Bobbers Premium Member 11 months ago
Just—thanks, Mr. Lustig. Once again!
gopher gofer 11 months ago
shoveling their front walks today… ☺