"Legacy Of Hope"
Teableau for 01/19/26

It feels awkward to speak of hope these days, but I won't demean his memory by considering anything less. Hope does not preclude struggle, resistance, or self- defense, but rather, underpins them all.

#Tea #MLK #Teableau #Teapot #BlackTea #VintageChina #Rainbow #Bridge #Hope #DrKing

Dr. King and the Smithsonian – January 19, 2026

From my email, from the Smithsonian today:

“On the third Monday in January, Americans pause to reflect on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. A prominent minister and civil rights leader, King promoted peaceful action to advance desegregation, voting and labor rights, and other efforts supporting African American equality.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A Drum Major for Justice

Under Dr. King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining feature of the modern civil rights movement in America. King first demonstrated the efficacy of passive resistance in 1955–56 while helping to lead the prolonged bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, that succeeded in dismantling bus segregation laws. King’s words were as powerful as his deeds, and his moving and eloquent addresses, which gave hope to millions, continue to inspire people throughout the world.

The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Day was first introduced in 1968, four days after his assassination. Civil rights activists worked for 15 years for it to be established by the federal government and additional 17 years for it to be recognized by all 50 states. Today it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities. Read more… https://www.si.edu/spotlight/mlk

King’s Speech, February 9, 2022

King’s Speech, February 9, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the 1963 March on Washington is one of the most famous speeches in the world. But it almost didn’t happen.

If you look at the typed manuscript of his speech, you won’t find the phrase “I Have a Dream.” But even though Dr. King’s speech was partially improvised, that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t years in the making. In this episode of Sidedoor, we trace the evolution of King’s dream, from a secret friendship to an experimental poem to the speech we all know today.
See the Transcript: https://www.si.edu/sites/default/files/sidedoor_s7_ep._10_kings_speech_final_transcription.pdf

Guests: Kevin Young, Director of Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and W. Jason Miller, Author of Origins of the Dream: Hughes’s Poetry and King’s Rhetoric.

More from Our Smithsonian…

Did you know Martin Luther King Jr.’s first name was originally Michael? Find out the reason for the name change and more surprising facts about King’s life and advocacy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, encouraging all Americans to volunteer. Participate in acts of service within your community today, and learn more about year-round volunteer opportunities with the Smithsonian.

Editor’s Note: I welcome the chance to honor, and share, a great American’s story, words, and impact on Our Nation. He taught us non-violent protesting. Now, this is our time to remember that. Below is a short video I made, old Sora, if Dr. King were here to deliver that speech, today. –DrWeb

As recalled at the time, this celebration of Dr. King at the Brooklyn Academy of Music was moving, and inspiring. Telling was the near-total condemnation of our terrible mayor, uncle Tom-ing at the inauguration at the time. In my opinion this is where his severance from the community was finally, unequivocally cemented (and Speaker Adrienne's ascent began.)

#nyc #AdrienneAdams #DrKing

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/bam-39th-annual-brooklyn-tribute-mlk/

A history lesson about #MarcusGarvey who has been posthumously pardoned. He paved the way for #MalcolmX, #DrKing and the whole #BlackPower movement in the #US and globally, to #resist #colonialism and #racist #genocide. We can all learn valuable lessons from his efforts and mistakes as we are all facing the same problems now.

#RestInPower my brother. May #peace and #love be with you.

#press #BreakingNews
https://youtu.be/pja7nb2ZXlg?si=DejkjIw0SKWUXPxB

A history lesson about #MarcusGarvey who has been posthumously pardoned. He paved the way for #MalcolmX, #DrKing and the whole #BlackPower movement in the #US and globally, to #resist #colonialism and #racist #genocide. We can all learn valuable lessons from his efforts and mistakes as we are all facing the same problems now.

#RestInPower my brother. May #peace and #love be with you.

#press #BreakingNews
https://youtu.be/pja7nb2ZXlg?si=DejkjIw0SKWUXPxB

The Soul of a Nation:
#Love, #Hate and the #Legacy of #DrKing

#Activist #MustafaAli asks, will we surrender to the abyss of Donald Trump, or climb toward the mountaintop?

https://wordinblack.com/2025/01/soul-nation-love-hate-legacy-dr-king/
#martinlutherking #MLK

"There Is A Dream" teableau for 01/20/25

The only king I acknowledge on this day is Dr. King.

#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #VintageChina #MLK #DrKing #Rooibos #Peace #IHaveADream #equality #CivilRights

Are we really listening to what MLK had to say?: #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #CivilRights #DrKing

In 2020, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday falls in a national election year, one that reminds us of the importance of voting rights, citizenship and political activism to the health of our democracy. King imagined America as a "beloved community" capable of defeating what he characterized as the triple threats of racism,… https://triplefivelighttherapy.blogspot.com/2020/01/are-we-really-listening-to-what-mlk-had.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CivilRights #DrKing #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK