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#Legacy: What is your “I Have a Dream” goal Today, January 15th, we historically celebrate the federal holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. As I reflect on his legacy, I often think about my own life and the efforts of what I can do to service better those who are marginalized and less fortunate than I am. If I had to be honest, I have fallen short so far. Why? Because there is always something happening in my life, work, family, unexpected emergencies, or something that I believe demands my full attention. These areas of our lives can be disruptive or sidetrack us from focusing on anyone outside of ourselves and our loved ones, which satisfies our objectives. But when do we expect to find the time? Time does provide extra openings for service. We must intentionally make a daily effort and designate time to achieve our goals. What if Dr. King had not had a selfless attitude? What if he did not prioritize his time and actions, which inspired blacks in the South to hold peaceful sit-ins, boycotts, voter education clinics, and registration drives to end discrimination and segregation? Where would we be now in society? Would things naturally change over time? I don't believe so. What is happening today is an excellent example of how hard it is to foster and maintain equitable positive change for those most impacted by it. Just think, it has been less than four years since George Floyd's murder sparked a global movement that now seems more like it was just a temporary moment and not a true shift for positive change. Today, as we watch videos like the famous I Have a Dream speech, https://lnkd.in/gCNv_izG read posts, and think about MLK day, we should ask ourselves, what can I do today, tomorrow, and so on with my gifts, talent, influence, and actions, to support and impact positive changes for those that are underrepresented and marginalized. We can't afford or hope to wait for another Dr King while we prioritize our distractions. We need to be active, speak up, volunteer, and find ways to coexist outside of our privileged comforts to improve the lives of others. Remember, the purpose of MLK Day is to honor him and take a call to action efforts to strengthen communities not just for the moment but to achieve a long-lasting legacy. #MLK, #Equality, #Ethics, #Equalrights, #Intergrity, #character #Service
