MLK Jr. from a 4 year old’s perspective
“Mom, do you know that Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday was Monday? Ya, and it’s important because he has the same face as Barack Obama!”
“Yes, he’s an African American just like President Obama.”
“Ya, and did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. tried to ride a bus that light tan people were riding on? And the dark brown people were not allowed to ride it and they kicked him off!!??”
“Really??”
“So Martin Luther King Jr. solved the problem and just made everyone dark brown so then they could all ride the bus! Isn’t that cool??”
“Yes, very!”
The conversation BC had with me the other day was so sweet and innocent. But I think the thing I enjoy the most is that having this conversation made me appreciate even more that we live in a community where my kids are surrounded by people of all different colors, beliefs, and orientations. And my kids will grow up to know that no matter who a person is and whether or not you have the same beliefs or skin color, people are people and we can all get along.
For that I am so grateful!
blackpride said,
April 10, 2009 @ 10:12 am
I think that this situation that you’re talking about, the opportunity to be surrounded by people of all nations and colours and their acceptance in society, can be considered a merit of Martin Luther King, due to the fight for equality in rights he has fought his entire life.
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