|
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Posted in Martin L King Statewide
by DCN
North Carolina Martin Luther King Committees are gearing up to incorporate the Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. with their local MLK Holiday programs at home. (Wilmington Journal)
Related link:
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Posted in Martin L King Statewide
by DCN
For decades, blacks were treated as second-class citizens, or worse, across the South, and most of the nation was ignorant or apathetic.But, in the 1950s, images of black children and adults being confronted, spat upon, even beaten by white mobs began being . . . (Source Wilson Times)
Monday, April 7, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Posted in Martin L King Statewide
by DCN
They call us “old schoolers.”
Many of us remember where we were, and what we were doing on November 22, 1963, the day that Pres-ident John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
The same holds true for . . . (Source Wilmington Journal)
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Posted in Martin L King Statewide
by DCN
It was faith mixed with politics, accompanied by gospel, rap and spirituals, as a church full of black and white people celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday at the First Baptist Church.Monday, January 21, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Posted in Martin L King Statewide
by DCN
Every year, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, people speculate about where King would stand on the issues that divide us today.
We can assume he would still be speaking out against racism and demanding economic aid for the poorest communities. But what would King think of . . . (Source Daily Southerner)
C. Dancy II - TPA Opinion: I agree Dr. King would be preaching/speaking out against racism and demanding economic aid unlike the many preachers of today who just want to live on the backs of poor people collecting their tides and offerings so that they can drive their fine cars and live in their fine houses while their flock go lacking. When one of their members have a problem the members seek outside help before going to their pastors. Why? Because so many of these preachers do not involved in controversy. I say the hell with them.
It is time to stop Celebrating the Dream but instead celebrate Dr. King's legacy. There should be some direct drive from issues in the community to march for while celebrating during the King Holiday. I refused several years ago to continue to march just to be marching when the very folks who come out to march, I do not see them all year as I attend meetings speaking out against the racism that exist in Edgecombe County and surrounding counties.
I ask you to name one person who are not only talking the talk but walking the walk as it relates to the legacy of Dr. King. Just look at the awards that are given out during the Dr. King festivities and ask yourself where do he or she stand in times of controversial issues that are going on in your communities? Are they really speaking out against racism and economics? If they are name one thing that have done.
List the names of the men and women that are living the legacy of Dr. King and why?
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 6:59 PM
Posted in Martin L King Statewide
by DCN
One of North Carolina's leading black activists on Friday called on his counterparts to use the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as an inspiration for continued change. Zach Ahmad Rocky Mount Telegram
C. Dancy II - TPA Opinion: The message was powerful however my question is are we really living what Dr. King preached? There were folks from across the state who attended the event. I challenge others to look at the state of our churches, look at the state of our youth and Lord help us look at the state of our elected officials. Sometimes I wonder am I dreaming as I look at the state of the black community and how those folks who say they support the King legacy are the very folks who are holding us back. As Dr. Barber stated: "We need a movement and not a monument." So now you know so what are you going to do?
Monday, July 30, 2007 at 10:07 PM
Posted in Martin L King Statewide
by DCN
The N.C. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is campaigning for a public school curriculum centered around the political activists' philosophies. Rocky Mount Telegram
DCN - The Political Watch Dog is proudly produced by Policlicks 2008