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Honor Dr. King: Choose Love Over Hate
By
Linda Mintle
Violence is front and center both globally and in America. We began the year with another school shooting. Wars are being fought, violent protests are happening on college campuses. As we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., his approach to hate and violence is more important than ever. Most of all, he knew…
MLK: Are We Honoring the Legacy of Nonviolence and Love?
By
Linda Mintle
As we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., I couldn’t help think about the importance nonviolence played in his approach to racism. He is certainly remembered for his promotion of non-violence during protests. And he advocated love over hate. In his first book, Stride Toward freedom, he advocated nonviolent resistance with the idea that…
Our Martin Luther King, Jr. Report Card
By
Linda Mintle
Today we honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to American society. Of the many things he accomplished, he may be best known for promotion of non-violence during protests. And he certainly advocated love over hate. How are we doing living out his words? Our scorecard isn’t good. Maybe today we can…
Consider This Response to the Zimmerman Verdict by Dr. Alveda King
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Linda Mintle
The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shares her thoughtful response to the Zimmerman verdict. Dr. Alveda King: “Grieved over strife surrounding Zimmerman verdict” I believe that the verdict in the Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin Case further exposes a grievous and deep vein of disharmony and racial tension in our nation that can only be healed…
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