A cause to remember
Hey folks,
Those of you that have known me over the years, know that I am a huge proponent of TRUE equality in this country. I do not just talk the talk, but I walk the walk. I have talked about this for years, both here, and elsewhere. I have stood side by side with Community Organizers, reported, and taught about TRUE Equality. Just check out the archives here and you will get an idea of where I stand on the issue.
What you will find, is simply the truth. If we are ever going to have true equality in this country, we have to first start treating everyone EQUALLY. The good, the bad, the ugly. Jobs access, life benefits, and Crime punishment, all have to be standard for all. Once we start favoring one group over another, all we do is BREED more Racism and hate. Even if for the best of intentions.
You will also find that I often say that we have to start to actually HEAR, and DO, what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. actually said. What he actually said, and meant, was this.
"I have a dream that my four 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."
If we, as a nation, were to actually DO this, we would be that much closer to TRUE Equality. Well, April marks the 42nd anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I received the following, via the Email, opntalk@gmail.com, from Lowell Dempsey.
Hi Peter
The month of April marks the 42nd anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are commemorating the life and work of Dr. King by creating a memorial in our nation's capital. The Washington, DC, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial will honor his life and contributions to the world through non violent social change. I'm reaching out to ask if you and your readers would help spread the word by posting about this wonderful project on Opntalk.
I've put together this blogger-friendly micro-site to help get the message out - there are videos, photos, banners, and even a web toolbar that, when used, donates money to the creation of the memorial:
http://mlkmemorialnews.org
After years of fund raising, the memorial is now $14 million away from its $120 million goal. This will be more than a monument to a great humanitarian, the National Memorial will be a place for visitors from around the world to share the spirit of love, freedom, and peace. If you are able to post or tweet about this please let me know so I can share it with the team. If you have any questions please pop me an email. And if you are able to help, thank you so much.
Lowell
"The spirit of love, freedom, and peace." THAT is something we need more of these days. You can find Mr. Lowell Dempsey, and contribute to the cause if you wish, here.
Lowell Dempsey, lowell@mlkmemorialnews.org
BuildTheDream.org, http://www.mlkmemorial.org/
Twitter http://twitter.com/mlkmemorial
Facebook.com/MLKNationalMemorial
Take a few moments and check out the site, it is worth remembering this great man. Not only remembering, but also learning the truth of what he stood for, and what he actually said.
Peter
Hey folks,
Those of you that have known me over the years, know that I am a huge proponent of TRUE equality in this country. I do not just talk the talk, but I walk the walk. I have talked about this for years, both here, and elsewhere. I have stood side by side with Community Organizers, reported, and taught about TRUE Equality. Just check out the archives here and you will get an idea of where I stand on the issue.What you will find, is simply the truth. If we are ever going to have true equality in this country, we have to first start treating everyone EQUALLY. The good, the bad, the ugly. Jobs access, life benefits, and Crime punishment, all have to be standard for all. Once we start favoring one group over another, all we do is BREED more Racism and hate. Even if for the best of intentions.
You will also find that I often say that we have to start to actually HEAR, and DO, what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. actually said. What he actually said, and meant, was this.
"I have a dream that my four 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."
If we, as a nation, were to actually DO this, we would be that much closer to TRUE Equality. Well, April marks the 42nd anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I received the following, via the Email, opntalk@gmail.com, from Lowell Dempsey.
Hi Peter
The month of April marks the 42nd anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are commemorating the life and work of Dr. King by creating a memorial in our nation's capital. The Washington, DC, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial will honor his life and contributions to the world through non violent social change. I'm reaching out to ask if you and your readers would help spread the word by posting about this wonderful project on Opntalk.
I've put together this blogger-friendly micro-site to help get the message out - there are videos, photos, banners, and even a web toolbar that, when used, donates money to the creation of the memorial:
http://mlkmemorialnews.org
After years of fund raising, the memorial is now $14 million away from its $120 million goal. This will be more than a monument to a great humanitarian, the National Memorial will be a place for visitors from around the world to share the spirit of love, freedom, and peace. If you are able to post or tweet about this please let me know so I can share it with the team. If you have any questions please pop me an email. And if you are able to help, thank you so much.
Lowell
"The spirit of love, freedom, and peace." THAT is something we need more of these days. You can find Mr. Lowell Dempsey, and contribute to the cause if you wish, here.
Lowell Dempsey, lowell@mlkmemorialnews.org
BuildTheDream.org, http://www.mlkmemorial.org/
Twitter http://twitter.com/mlkmemorial
Facebook.com/MLKNationalMemorial
Take a few moments and check out the site, it is worth remembering this great man. Not only remembering, but also learning the truth of what he stood for, and what he actually said.
Peter
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