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“When a nation becomes obsessed with the guns of war, it loses its social perspective and programs of social uplift suffer.” To speak about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream, you must not neglect to recognize his nightmare. The nightmare being the insidious ways that racism transformed after integration. How the Vietnam War became a distraction to a nation where war propaganda headlines replaced the racist events happening on American soil. And although the Civil Rights Movement has brought about immense changes in attaining equality, we must acknowledge the repetition of certain themes that were prevalent during this era that persist today. As we are looking back at speeches of MLK and Malcom X while witnessing the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Palestine, I want to acknowledge that Black history is History. Period. When the world learns about History and the great minds who understood the nuances of oppression and the various forms it took, we could learn how to combat all forms of hate to truly work towards MLK’s dream of non-violence.

On the 60th anniversary of the famous speech of Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream”; let remind that the path to the equality of civil rights is still open in America as well as everywhere in the world. As Martin Luther King Jr well explained, the new phase of civil rights we should focus on is about economic empowerment and emancipation. As long as there will be no equality and fairness of chance and opportunities to economic empowerment and emancipation; any equality of rights and freedoms will remain an illusion in every human society. Let work for a more just and fairer human society where every human being has equal chance and equal opportunities to develop their talents and achieve their full potentialities regardless of their race, gender, social status, religion, culture, birthplace, age or any other discrimination.

Would it be accurate to state that Human Dignity and Human Rights are only held up when it is convenient? It can be bought and sold just like Justice, Honor and Valor if you pay the right price? If so what are the factors deciding the price?

Speaking Legally: A Glance Back at Human Rights History Brief lesson from history: ever heard of the Cyrus Cylinder? 539 BC, a new charter issued by King Cyrus of Persia. Many consider it as the world's first human rights declaration. Yet, centuries later, we're still battling injustice and disdain for basic human rights. Our commitment: shedding light on these issues, relentlessly pursuing justice, globally. Remember, #JusticeNeverSleeps. #SpeakUp #HumanRightsHistory

MLK led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the US through the means of peaceful protest. In his honor today, we're sharing resources to help expand and deepen learning about equity and human rights https://bit.ly/3RYXOJ0

4,631 views Sep 15, 2021 #freedom #blacklivesmatter #malcolmx Malcolm x Addresses the public after the March on Washington (1963) While he was still apart of the Nation of Islam Malcolm X explains his point of view on the black civil rights movement and what he thinks the black culture should do to overcome the struggles of living during the black civil rights movement and what we could do as a whole to better our quality of life. explained by Malcolm X in this video #malcolmx #truthbtold #civilrights #blacklivesmatter #freedom #marchonwashington #highlights #speech #blogging #blogger

Today, we honor a remarkable human being, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who profoundly said, "𝑨 𝒎𝒂𝒏 (𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏) 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓." 🔹Dr. King is unique because he possessed a rare and complete set of traits, including societal, economic, institutional, moral, spiritual, historical, analytical, intellectual, philosophical, ethical, conscious, and fact-based characteristics that he placed in a recipe for advancing the #human condition. 🔹Dr. King was conscious of human and economic #equity and believed in human #allyship. And contrary to popular opinion, Dr. King was attuned to young generational energy; however, he always demanded focus and an exercisable plan. 🔹He dispelled the myth of individual "bootstrapping." 🔹He eloquently touched on many of these domains in this "interview" (the "questions" this man had to endure). Find his thoughts in his book, "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" ("#community" as in the societal/economic/human community...please read this book). 🔹This question was asked in 1967, yet profoundly relevant in 2024. We must ask ourselves why this question is *so* applicable *today*, in the *environment* it was asked *then*? 🔹We *must* choose *community*, not only for the advancement of our Nation but for the *global* advancement of the human condition. 🔹He had a dream. Do we, the *community* (of humanity), have the *willingness* and the *courage* to live it as he genuinely described and subscribed? Let's do it because we are due! 🔹Also, please read a speech other than "I Have a Dream." Try "Drum Major Instinct" (1968). #MLK #compassion https://lnkd.in/ggzKNgfA

1- What is justice to you? 2- Do people share the same concept of justice? 3- Is the justice that I believe in the same as yours? 4- Do experiences impact the way people believe in justice?#justice #workenvironment #philosophy

As a professional, I understand the importance of civic engagement and the impact it has on our society. It is crucial for us to remember the lessons from history, particularly the consequences of not exercising our right to vote. When we fail to vote, we risk repeating past mistakes and neglecting the progress that has been achieved through democratic processes.

If you are a leader, consider yourself a leader, want to be a leader... this is the book that should be on the top of your TBR (to be read) pile. There are so many gems and lessons in here on leadership, leading through transitions, authentic leadership, global leadership, and so much more. Do yourself the favor and get this immediately!