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#mondaymotivation The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and critically. Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education. -Martin Luther King Jr #powerfieldsschools #powerfieldsgroupofschools #powerfieldscollege #happynewyear2025 #newyear2025 #LagosSchools #Powerfields #HappyNewYear

On Monday, I reflected on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and our current fight to make progress, change systems and build movements. Many feel despair or have lost hope. I think King offers a bit of wisdom and encouragement in the book, “Where Do We Go From Here.” King states, “First, the line of progress is never straight. For a period a movement may follow a straight line and then it encounters obstacles and the path bends. It is like curving around a mountain when you are approaching a city. Often it feels as though you were moving backward, and you lose sight of your goal; but in fact you are moving ahead, and soon you will see the city again, closer by. We are encountering just such an experience today. The inevitable counterrevolution that succeeds every period of progress is taking place. Failing to understand this as a normal process of development, some [people] are falling into unjustified pessimism and despair. Focusing on the ultimate goal, and discovering it still distant, they declare no progress at all has been made. This mood illustrates another fact that has been misinterpreted. A final victory is an accumulation of many short-term encounters. To lightly dismiss a success because it does not usher in a complete order of justice is to fail to comprehend the process of achieving full victory. ” Excerpt From Where Do We Go from Here Martin Luther King Jr. & Vincent Harding

Today, we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy of justice, equality, and the power of standing up for what’s right. We are deeply inspired by his courageous pursuit of civil rights and his unwavering commitment to fairness for all. #memphislawfirm #memphisattorney

#Repost @fernando.deveras ・・・ There’s the sanitized Dr. King they taught you about in school, and then there’s the REAL Dr. King. The sanitized version led peaceful marches and ended racism with his powerful speeches. The REAL King was labeled an enemy of the state, who was targeted for his ability to unite working class people of all colors to fight against white supremacy here at home, US militarism abroad, and capitalist exploitation everywhere. There’s a reason they don’t teach us about Dr. King’s true legacy. Because if we knew what historical icons like him actually stood for, then we might carry the torch and continue the fight where they left off. We may not have gotten to learn this history in school, but there’s nothing stopping us from educating ourselves today 📚 Listen to King’s speeches, read his books, and learn about the everyday people who made the Civil Rights Movement possible. #Happybirthday #mlk ✊🏽✊🏿 Recommended reading/listening: - Letter from Birmingham Jail - The Three Evils of Society - Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence - Where Do We Go From Here? #knowyourhistory #teachthetruth Details for the Teach Them Young Workshop down below 👇🏽 •••••••••• We created this workshop, to teach parents, educators, and caregivers how to engage the children in their lives with the kind of critical education they need to understand the world around them. What questions should you ask? What kind of media resources can I use? How do I know when they’re ready to learn about [insert challenging topic here]? It can be a lot to consider, and we want to help you get started. Signup at LATINXPARENTING . ORG / TEACHTHEMYOUNG (🔗 in bi0)

As we approach Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, these powerful words from Dr. King remind us that an attack on one is an attack on all. That's why, as young leaders committed to service, we cannot stay silent in the face of injustice, wherever it occurs. We must educate ourselves on the roots of oppression, amplify the voices of those most impacted, and take action to dismantle unjust systems. It's not easy work, but it is necessary work. The kind of work that demands moral courage, unwavering commitment, and a willingness to get uncomfortable. Learn more about Service Academy: https://lnkd.in/epHBuFKD - Ryan & Thomas Growney SG’24 #NewServiceAcademy Image description: Against a blue background, a black and white photographic image of Dr. King, as well as a quote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

Roughly 50% of the books Americans read this year were published in the last 10 years. Roughly 90% were from the last 50 years. That's like playing a guitar with one string. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” cites 14 authors--7 of them predate King by more than 500 years. Old books that have survived are already tested. They help us understand the wider world. They also point out our blindspots. C.S. Lewis writes, “Every age has its own outlook. It is specially good at seeing certain truths and specially liable to make certain mistakes. None of us can fully escape this blindness, but we shall certainly increase it, and weaken our guard against it, if we read only modern books…The only palliative is to keep the clean sea breeze of the centuries blowing through our minds, and this can be done only by reading old books.” The old books I read this last year were: The Souls of Black Folk, On the Incarnation, War and Peace, Paradise Lost, and Humilty by Andrew Murray. I recommend them all! As you are set priorities for the coming year, think about a few old books that might widen your perspective. The photo is from King's handwritten syllabus for a class he taught in 1962.

I don't remember where I heard/read it, but I came across a quote a few years ago that said something like, "I don't have time to 'stay on top of things.' Instead, I want to spend my time 'getting to the bottom of things.'" That's now where I find myself. As a former seminary student and, now, as second-year teacher of New Testament Greek, I have had one foot in the past for quite some time. Yet, beyond the biblical texts--and some Second Temple Jewish literature here-and-there--I didn't read old books. A few years ago, I began to recognize the 'gaps' in my own education. I didn't remedy the problem as quickly as I wish I would have, but, we can only start from where we are. The best time to have planted a tree was 50 years ago. The second best time is *today.* I'm almost finished with my first time reading through the Iliad. I started reading ahead for a reading group I am trying to start, and I just couldn't put it down. So, as I'm *finishing* my first read-through, I'm also *beginning* my second--slower--read-through. (By the way, the Ascend Great Books podcast has been incredibly helpful thus far!) I plan to read through the Odyssey, as well, since that's the second book we'll be reading. I also plan to read other books that typically don't make it onto the Great Books lists. For example, using some comparative-literature sourcebooks, I'm currently reading some Ancient Near Eastern texts as I read through Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible. Once I (eventually) read Augustine, I do not plan to leap from his work to that of Aquinas, as most Great Books lists do. I will fill in that gap with the writings of Eastern Church Fathers. In any case, I'm planning to start 'at the beginning' and work my way forward, Lord willing.

Today, we honor not just the man, but the movement he ignited—a movement that reminds us the fight for justice, equality, and freedom is ongoing. Dr. King once said, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Yet, it doesn’t bend on its own; it bends because of the hands and hearts of those who dare to challenge injustice. As we reflect on his legacy, let us ask ourselves: How are we dismantling systems of oppression in our daily lives? How are we lifting others as we climb? How are we ensuring that justice is not just an ideal, but a reality for all? Let today be a reminder that change is not comfortable, but it is necessary. It starts with conversations, actions, and a relentless belief that the time is always right to do what is right. Share how you’re continuing Dr. King’s legacy in your community. Let’s inspire each other to be the change we wish to see. #MLKDay #BendTheArc #JusticeAndFreedomForAll

Today, we honor not just the man, but the movement he ignited—a movement that reminds us the fight for justice, equality, and freedom is ongoing. Dr. King once said, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Yet, it doesn’t bend on its own; it bends because of the hands and hearts of those who dare to challenge injustice. As we reflect on his legacy, let us ask ourselves: How are we dismantling systems of oppression in our daily lives? How are we lifting others as we climb? How are we ensuring that justice is not just an ideal, but a reality for all? Let today be a reminder that change is not comfortable, but it is necessary. It starts with conversations, actions, and a relentless belief that the time is always right to do what is right. Share how you’re continuing Dr. King’s legacy in your community. Let’s inspire each other to be the change we wish to see. #MLKDay #BendTheArc #JusticeAndFreedomForAll

Dr. King's dedication to justice stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and the fight for equality. His legacy continues to inspire us to fight for justice with compassion and understanding for our clients. Comment below how Dr. King's legacy inspires you. #PatrickDanielLaw #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKDay