There are many reasons to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some suggestions to help you celebrate the day in a meaningful way that reflects the purpose of his life.
- Read some of his lesser-known work
- Discuss with children why he was jailed and how that may have impacted his beliefs
- Discuss why the civil rights movement was needed then and why it is still needed today
- Discuss who was involved both today as well as in the last century
- Participate in community building activities year-round
- Read more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr; history classes don’t always provide the full story
- Talk to older family members about what they remember from that era
- Watch movies that tell the story of that time period, many have been released recently including Selma, Loving, and Lee Daniel’s The Butler to name a very small
few - Use your talents to create visual art, poems, or writings to shine a light on marginalized people
- Support organizations that fight for racial justice and equality
