Learning about Dr. King should be a year long process

The third Monday of January is the day that the nation recognizes the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The United States passed the legislation to make it a Federal Holiday in 1983. But the first observance nationwide wasn't until 1986. During many of the talks I have done in his honor over the years, I encourage people to honor his life and celebrate the accomplishments that were made during his short life throughout the year.

I decided to use the Telegram to do just that. Although I periodically put quotes in the Telegram and I use one of his quotes when I speak at different events, I decided to do more this year. My plan is to have something about Dr. King in each issue of the Telegram for an entire year. This goal is to educate and inspire others to be a 'Drum Major' for a cause in their community.

How much do you know about the man who lived his life to ensure your life would be better. The changes that were made during the 1950s and 1960s were vital to the lifestyles that African American people can now pass on to their children. These changes, although important for African Americans also positively affect the lives of all Americans and people throughout the world.

Are you ready to learn? I hope so. If you can't wait to read the information in the Telegram, stop by your local library and check out a book about Dr. King or better yet, check out a book that he wrote himself.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was a leader that we should know more about him. Let's commit to read more about him this year.

Gina Wilson Steward

CEO/Publisher