“Signed into law in January 1983 by president Ronald Reagan,
the national Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday is a celebration of Dr. King’s
immeasurable contribution to the United States, and to humankind… Celebrated on
the third Monday of January, the King Holiday is a time when the nation pauses
to remember Dr. King’s life and work, but also to honor his legacy by making
the holiday a day of community service, ‘a day on, not a day off.’…”
- thekingcenter.org
The site offers much to learn and think about...
It includes "Six Principles of Nonviolence" described in Dr. King's first book, Stride Towards Freedom.
PRINCIPLE ONE: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.
PRINCIPLE TWO: Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.
PRINCIPLE THREE: Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice not people.
PRINCIPLE FOUR: Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform.
PRINCIPLE FIVE: Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate.
PRINCIPLE SIX: Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice.
In appreciation of Martin Luther King Jr. and all those who strive to make the world we know a better place...
Namaste,
T
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