Peaceful wishes on MLK Day

January 21st, 2008

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I hope everyone takes a moment to reflect on the message of the day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birth-date of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. It was 40 years ago today that this great man, with his great vision was abruptly taken from us. Like Martin Luther King Jr., I want to live and spread peace.