An important day in American history was basically ignored. I realize that history is the furthest thing from most people’s minds…..but some of it is just too important….
The virus is sucking all the knowledge out of the days…yesterday we overlooked an important day….a day we should never forget…..the assassination of MLK. Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, an event that sent shock waves reverberating around the world. A Baptist minister and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), King had led the civil rights movement since the mid-1950s, using a combination of impassioned speeches and nonviolent protests to fight segregation and achieve significant civil rights advances for African Americans. His assassination led to an outpouring of anger among black Americans, as well as a period of national mourning that helped speed the way for an equal housing bill that would be the last significant legislative achievement of the civil rights era.
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/martin-luther-king-jr-assassination
Further Reading:
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/assassination-martin-luther-king-jr
This day should never be pushed aside…no matter the crisis….MLK’s memory is too important to the nation to be marginalized for any reason.
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
I saw that on Twitter, a tweet by his daughter. I always wonder if the truth about that will ever surface?
Best wishes, Pete.
Like most of these political assassinations probably not….chuq
I had to share your post to my blog. Because it’s so important.
Thanx for the re-blog and the visit and comment….much appreciated chuq
Actually, my name is Chantel. But, it’s OK.
I am so sorry if I goofed…..I will do better Chantel….chuq
Thank you very much, for recommending, Chuq! Yes, its a very important day, remembering on a most important man. Michael
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Thanks for this! I completely forgot!🤦🏻♀️
😎 You are very welcome….chuq
Thanx Kim…hugz….wink wink….chuq