It's interesting how the whole of MLK's life is coming out, his philosophy, his wishes. He was a far, far more interesting man than the one presented in media today. We've....somebody....has made a 'meme' of him. He was much, much more than than that. Far more than the "I have a dream" speech. The last year of his life was a nightmare for him and his family, after his anti-vietnam talk/sermon. We honor now somethings about him, but in the last year of his life he was reviled by the media and much of white america, and alas, not a minority of black america. He was his own, unique individual.
I was assigned to cover Robert Kennedy as he campaigned in Indiana on this date 50 years ago. His remarks in Indianapolis that night, breaking the news of King's death to an inner city and largely African American crowd were moving and courageous at the time and they since have become one of the great political addresses in history. Indianapolis was the only major midwestern city not to experience rioting and violence in the wake of Martin's death. A documentary has been made to commemorate that night and its impact. I am one of those who think MLK jr was a modern prophet. He had extended from the work of racism to also crusade for economic justice. He was a man of vision. And to think that with in a couple of months both he and Bobby were dead is still profoundly tragic and no doubt America has suffered because of it.
Your tribute to this man is splendid, and I am impressed with some of the remarks left for you and us to read. Oh, how I wish that the worst of human nature could be miraculously changed.
I have always been moved by each one of MLK's celebrations in AZ. 50 years ago already!
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ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how the whole of MLK's life is coming out, his philosophy, his wishes. He was a far, far more interesting man than the one presented in media today. We've....somebody....has made a 'meme' of him. He was much, much more than than that. Far more than the "I have a dream" speech. The last year of his life was a nightmare for him and his family, after his anti-vietnam talk/sermon. We honor now somethings about him, but in the last year of his life he was reviled by the media and much of white america, and alas, not a minority of black america. He was his own, unique individual.
ReplyDeleteHe was a young man. He'd likely be alive today had the shooter done something else with his day.
ReplyDeleteI was assigned to cover Robert Kennedy as he campaigned in Indiana on this date 50 years ago. His remarks in Indianapolis that night, breaking the news of King's death to an inner city and largely African American crowd were moving and courageous at the time and they since have become one of the great political addresses in history. Indianapolis was the only major midwestern city not to experience rioting and violence in the wake of Martin's death. A documentary has been made to commemorate that night and its impact.
ReplyDeleteI am one of those who think MLK jr was a modern prophet. He had extended from the work of racism to also crusade for economic justice. He was a man of vision. And to think that with in a couple of months both he and Bobby were dead is still profoundly tragic and no doubt America has suffered because of it.
Your tribute to this man is splendid, and I am impressed with some of the remarks left for you and us to read. Oh, how I wish that the worst of human nature could be miraculously changed.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute!
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