Where were you on this day fifty years ago? On this day, the world learned of the tragedy
that took place in Memphis, Tennessee—the assassination of Martin Luther King,
Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot
while standing on his balcony of the Lorraine Motel by James Earl Ray. Martin Luther King, Jr. was America's
greatest civil rights leader and most famous advocate of non-violence. He was in Memphis to support a march for
black sanitation workers on strike for better pay and wages.
Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream and
sought to be an ambassador of peace in all he did and said. On Aug. 28, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King
Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln
Memorial. This historic speech helped
galvanize the Civil Rights Movement and brought the plight of the
disenfranchised to a larger national and international audience. As we remember and celebrate this wonderful
man today let us reflect on some of his most popular quotes:
"I have a dream that one day this nation
will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed - we hold these truths
to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
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“I have a dream that my four little 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."
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only
be achieved by understanding.” “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light
can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~ Martin
Luther King, Jr.
May the dream he had continue to become a
reality in our world as we strive to live together in peace, love and harmony.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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