How did you discover Dr. King? My parents made me aware of Dr King because of the significance of his contributions to the struggle for rights and the equality of minorities. My parents taught me the power of education, voting,participating and manifesting your rights. Dr King’s speech was the keystone to the Civil Rights Movement. […]
How did you discover Dr. King? The neighborhood I grew up in had a community center named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I knew about him before I was six-years-old because of it. It was founded in 1967. Ironically, I attended the MLK Center as a youth and became its Executive Director at the […]
How did you discover Dr. King? I first recall hearing of Dr. King while living in Fort Bragg, NC. He was my “television” hero primarily because there were not many black folks who were seen on television in responsible roles. I was an early teenager and became captivated by how he spoke. I recall after […]
Millions will gather in Washington today to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. As this happens I am both honored to be…
