Comments on: In honor of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/22/in-honor-of-the-rev-martin-luther-king-jr/ The voice of Clarksville, Tennessee Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:47 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jimmie Garland, Sr. http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/22/in-honor-of-the-rev-martin-luther-king-jr/comment-page-1/#comment-5675 Jimmie Garland, Sr. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:07:14 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/22/in-honor-of-the-rev-martin-luther-king-jr/#comment-5675 Thanks clarksvilleonline for your support. Your devotion to covering events hosted by the Clarksville Branch of the NAACP throughout the city of Clarksville this weekend was unparallel. We as the sponsor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr commemerative celebration salutes you and your staff on making our programs more available to thsoe who desired to partake. The MLK holiday for some was just a day off, but for members of the NAACP, it was a day on. By this I mean a day to set-aside to pay homeage to a man who made a tremendous difference in the way we live today. Believe it or not, there were some who chose simply to forget the contributions he made to freedom irregardless of race, creed or national orgin. We, the NAACP, chose to devote quality time to keep the dream alive by attending religious services, preparing and presenting workshops and marching. Although the march was symbolic, it had its relevance to society as we know it today. As some of us reflect back to the days of the 60's we know the meaning behind the marches and the songs we sung. During that period, each song carried a distinct meaning and each step symbolized moving just a little closer to realizing the goal of equality. Equality in education, economics, politics, as well as social recognitions. We have not made it to the mountaintop yet, but we still strive. We strive to be the best citizens, best employee, best neighbor and best friends to members of our community. We strive to make sure our children get the best possible education, healthcare, and are equipped to assimilate into the spheres of adulthood. We strive to live our live in a way that serves as an icon to our peers as well as our subordinates. We strive to hold those accountable who are elected to represent our best interest. The holiday has ended but our commitment to fight the fight of justice for all continues. It continues because we still have flaws in our fabrics. The fabric of democracy is giong through a process of renewal. If she is to successfullly complete to cycle, each of us have a role to play in mending it. As we look forward to the rest of 2008, let us focus on the greatness of the deeds done by Dr King. His sacrifice, committment and willingness to go to jail to help right the wrongs that were being inflicted upon the poor. We are a great nation, great state, great city and most of all a great prople. May God truly bless America in 2008. Thanks clarksvilleonline for your support. Your devotion to covering events hosted by the Clarksville Branch of the NAACP throughout the city of Clarksville this weekend was unparallel. We as the sponsor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr commemerative celebration salutes you and your staff on making our programs more available to thsoe who desired to partake.

The MLK holiday for some was just a day off, but for members of the NAACP, it was a day on. By this I mean a day to set-aside to pay homeage to a man who made a tremendous difference in the way we live today. Believe it or not, there were some who chose simply to forget the contributions he made to freedom irregardless of race, creed or national orgin.

We, the NAACP, chose to devote quality time to keep the dream alive by attending religious services, preparing and presenting workshops and marching. Although the march was symbolic, it had its relevance to society as we know it today.

As some of us reflect back to the days of the 60’s we know the meaning behind the marches and the songs we sung. During that period, each song carried a distinct meaning and each step symbolized moving just a little closer to realizing the goal of equality. Equality in education, economics, politics, as well as social recognitions.

We have not made it to the mountaintop yet, but we still strive. We strive to be the best citizens, best employee, best neighbor and best friends to members of our community. We strive to make sure our children get the best possible education, healthcare, and are equipped to assimilate into the spheres of adulthood. We strive to live our live in a way that serves as an icon to our peers as well as our subordinates. We strive to hold those accountable who are elected to represent our best interest.

The holiday has ended but our commitment to fight the fight of justice for all continues. It continues because we still have flaws in our fabrics. The fabric of democracy is giong through a process of renewal. If she is to successfullly complete to cycle, each of us have a role to play in mending it. As we look forward to the rest of 2008, let us focus on the greatness of the deeds done by Dr King. His sacrifice, committment and willingness to go to jail to help right the wrongs that were being inflicted upon the poor.

We are a great nation, great state, great city and most of all a great prople. May God truly bless America in 2008.

]]> By: Debbie Boen http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/22/in-honor-of-the-rev-martin-luther-king-jr/comment-page-1/#comment-5668 Debbie Boen Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:01:43 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/22/in-honor-of-the-rev-martin-luther-king-jr/#comment-5668 Coming from one who has represented the spirit of Dr. King in this town, that is truly a compliment. Coming from one who has represented the spirit of Dr. King in this town, that is truly a compliment.

]]> By: Terry McMoore http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/22/in-honor-of-the-rev-martin-luther-king-jr/comment-page-1/#comment-5667 Terry McMoore Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:23:20 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/22/in-honor-of-the-rev-martin-luther-king-jr/#comment-5667 This article truly captures this event and shows that diversity and tolerance is truly Dr King’s message and then some! I Love the pictures; they make me feel like I was there and a part of the event. This article truly captures this event and shows that diversity and tolerance is truly Dr King’s message and then some! I Love the pictures; they make me feel like I was there and a part of the event.

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