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Why Dr. King's 'dream' is more important now than ever On Monday, January 21, 2019, our nation will remember civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day in his honor. It couldn't come at a better time, as this nation deals with extreme polarization and a resurgence of negativity of all kinds, from racism to political apathy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never held political office, nor was he a mighty businessman. But he accomplished more for our nation with eloquent words than decades of political infighting or millions of dollars have since. He created unity and hope during a time when our nation desperately needed them. While his focus was primarily on eliminating racism, King also pushed for equality among economic sectors of the nation. Many say this is the key issue that dominated last fall's election, and nationwide, it continues to be obvious in our schools, our court rooms and even
our public health centers. Those who come from communities and families with more resources have disproportionate opportunities and quality of life, and there continues to be little action to change that. When you think about it, true equality requires a portion of people to give something up. While it may be true that equality benefits us all, there is deep inertia from many toward the act of true equalization and instead, our nation seems to be moving slowly toward deeper and deeper inequality, especially in our economy. Take education, for example. While it is true that a minimum wage worker's children can, theoretically, attend college, most can barely afford the cost of co-curricular activities, let alone four years of tuition. To get in, most would have to fight tirelessly for scholarships and loans, and even with a four-year degree, would not be guaranteed a job. Where social barriers
have been removed between many races since King's famous "Dream" speech, economic barriers have been constructed in their place. So how do we reconcile this disparity and move forward? The answer can again be found in King's belief in the power of hope. "I see a lot cynicism around and a lot of despair, and it's understandable despair, and I've tried to say to them, 'Don't lose hope; don't give up; picture disappointments and transform them into your own assets and into something creative'," King told an audience at a Feb. 15, 1968, rally for the campaign. When Oprah Winfrey interviewed Michelle Obama about her experiences as the former First Lady of the United States, throughout the interview, Obama exhibited extraordinary poise and grace as she refused to criticize the incoming pres- its leader, she said, and most ident or his supporters. Our importantly, it needs to have nation needs to be behind hope.
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Remembering Those We Have Lost in 2018
Homegoing Celebration Of
Leeotis Carr, Jr.
Kenneth Colin Hill Pallbearers
Family and Friends
Acknowledgment
The family of the late Magnolia Brown acknowledges, with sincere appreciation, the many comforting messages, floral tributes and other expressions of kindness evidenced at this time in thought and deed.
Allen Munson
Renee Love In Loving Memory Of
Montrell Dion Henning
In Loving Memory Of
Magnolia Brown Sunrise
June 14, 1946
I won’t be far away, for life goes on. If you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near, And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear All my love around you, soft and clear. And then, when you come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and a “welcome home”.
Mother Alenetta Hogans
Dianne Lynn Dodd
Final Arrangements Entrusted To
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August 3, 2018
Sunrise
July 15, 1976
Evonne MontrellMarilyn Dion Henning Connor
Raymond L. Velazquez
Magnolia BrownSunrise
December 11, 1973
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