Martin Luther King

Obama Inauguration Day Is Day for MLK Jr., Too

Posted on 01/20/2013 by | General News | Comments

Bulletin TodayBy Darlene Superville of The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Monday’s inaugural may be President Barack Obama’s big day, but Martin Luther King Jr. will loom large over the festivities. A quirk in the calendar pushed Obama’s public swearing-in onto the national holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader, and inaugural planners have taken pains to acknowledge that fact. Going into his second term, Obama seems to have put King at the front of his mind, too. The president has …

Reflecting on MLK Day: Learn to Love Those All Around You, Without Prejudice

Posted on 01/16/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

Relationships | Volunteering | Your Life“Now, I say to you today my friend, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this Nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” This quote, I’m sure, is familiar to all of you. If not, then …

Be a Force for Good on King Day of Service

Posted on 01/12/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

VolunteeringAstute readers of this blog will recall that, in a recent post, I chided readers to view volunteering as a year-round pursuit, not just something to be done on certain special days of the year. While I am sticking to that stance, a certain special day is upon us so I must chide you to volunteer now, even if only for one day. That day is Monday, Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

MLK’s Legacy: The AARP Tribute

Posted on 08/23/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

PoliticsMy dad once told me that he had only one deep regret in his life: his decision to skip Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech on the National Mall in D.C. in August 1963. When he saw Dr. King’s I Have a Dream speech on TV my father knew immediately that he had missed an opportunity to witness first hand one of the most stirring, inspired and impactful speeches in American history. As we approach the formal dedication of the new …

Remembering Dr. King and Upholding His Vision

Posted on 01/18/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

VolunteeringCheck out AARP’s slideshow made for Martin Luther King Day yesterday — its imagery of Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. is not to miss. MLK would have been 83 years old on Saturday. Let’s also not forget that MLK Day isn’t just about remembering the man and his vision for justice, but also is a day (and week) of service for those who want to help work toward a world of peace and equality: Much of the progress made …