Remembering a great man

Today was not only a day off for me, but a day in which our country celebrates the life and work of an incredible man. In my little corner of the world, there is a surprisingly profound community event to mark this day. Yes, in Ashland, Oregon, a mostly white community comes together to recognize Martin Luther King Jr., through drama, dance and song. It was the twentieth anniversary of this event, and it was definitely a moment to remember. So in honor of the day, the man, the emotion…today I’d like to express my gratitude for people like MLK who have made the strides they’ve made toward equality for all. True, we still have a long way to go,  but we’ve sure come a long way.

~ by heavdog on January 22, 2008.