In his church in Atlanta, the central moment of the celebrations dedicated in every city of the United States to the leader of the movement for the civil rights of African Americans
ROME. The most evocative moment of Martin Luther King Day (a national holiday today in the United States) is the ceremony in the church of Atlanta, the old Baptist congregation that has become a universal symbol against racial discrimination. In the cradle of the civil rights movement for African Americans, speeches by the mayor of the city, the governor of Georgia and Senator Raphael Warnock are expected. At the “Ebenezer Baptist Church” and in the rest of the country, therefore, what would have been the 93rd birthday of Martin Luther King is commemorated. On live TV and web the main speaker this year is Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, bishop president and primate of the Episcopal Church. Musical performances are also planned, including Keke Wyatt, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Pastor Mike Jr, Le’Andria Johnson and Emanne Beasha.
Theme
This year’s theme, “Start with me”, reflects the belief that “it is fundamental and necessary for the survival of humanity and the Earth to shift priorities towards strategic research to create a just, humane, equitable and peaceful world. »Explains Bernice King. The traditional Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday March and Rally is scheduled for this afternoon in downtown Atlanta. The march will end on Auburn Avenue in front of the King Center, where a rally is scheduled. The King Center is also working with the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and Youth Service America on a campaign to participate in the vote. Martin Luther King “has devoted his life to achieving racial equality.” An objective that “he considered inseparable from alleviating poverty and stopping the war”.
“I have a dream”
Martin Luther King delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech while leading the 1963 Washington march. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis where he was to participate in a strike of the underpaid healthcare workers. He was 39 years old. The example of Martin Luther King and his non-violent protest continue to influence many activists committed to civil rights and social change.
Testimony
Martin Luther King’s daughter was sitting in a corner when Benedict XVI was informed of her presence. Twelve years ago, at the end of a memorable day of his visit to New York. Joseph Ratzinger holds the hands of a simple woman but with an extraordinary inner strength. The breath of the spirit. The voice of faith that frees from discrimination. And leads the march towards equality. According to the heir to the leader of the civil rights movement for African Americans, “the means we use must be consistent with the goal we want to achieve.” And if that goal is peace, “we certainly cannot achieve peace by violent methods”. And this is «certainly in line with my father’s thinking. Only if we embrace non-violence, will we be able to progress in building a more just, equal, humane and peaceful world “.
Sense of community
Bernice Albertine King is a passionate activist and president of the King Center in Atlanta. On the occasion of Martin Luther King day, Pope Francis reiterates that it is possible to work together. To create a community based on justice. And on brotherly love. A message addressed to the participants of the “Martin Luther King Day” commemoration. One of the most important national holidays in the United States. In which the life and commitment of Martin Luther King is remembered and honored. Leader of the civil rights movement for African Americans. Jorge Mario Bergoglio relaunches Martin Luther King’s dream of harmony and equality among all people. It makes non-violence and the instruments of peace its own. By joining and not dividing. By extinguishing hatred and not keeping it. Opening the ways of dialogue.
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