tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post9039944336319559967..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: OURstory: Martin Luther King DayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-29125705754785784472009-01-21T09:38:00.000-05:002009-01-21T09:38:00.000-05:00All - I'm sure that Martin Luther King Jr. is prou...<B>All</B> - I'm sure that Martin Luther King Jr. is proud of the way that Obama is fulfilling MLK's legacy...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-73706636832432186862008-01-26T00:33:00.000-05:002008-01-26T00:33:00.000-05:00Barbara - Thank you for sharing your village voice...<B>Barbara</B> - Thank you for sharing your <I>village voice</I> with us. I hope you find reason to come back often!<BR/><BR/>I agree with you ... MLK was truly a great man!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-44103709292234242042008-01-25T23:48:00.000-05:002008-01-25T23:48:00.000-05:00It is nice to read the text as well as hear it. I ...It is nice to read the text as well as hear it. I honored MLK by posting the speech in video format, so you can hear and see it on my blog posting from last Monday. <BR/><BR/>http://spiritedstrider.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Always inspiring... He was a great leader. BarbaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577503870057852450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-68723262491569749592008-01-22T16:18:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:18:00.000-05:00Jennifer - Thank you for sharing the information a...<B>Jennifer</B> - Thank you for sharing the information about the DJ. I haven't heard of him before. He is being totally disrespectful of the MLK legacy and you did right by calling him on it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-84312731657572185162008-01-22T16:17:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:17:00.000-05:00Kat - Thank you for sharing the story. I am hopef...<B>Kat</B> - Thank you for sharing the story. I am hopeful to travel to the African continent before I kick the bucket. I am not confused about the fact that I'm an American of African descent. The truly tragic thing is that there are 49 countries in Africa ... and your guest speaker ... nor I ... have any idea which of the 49 countries is where our ancestors came from because of the institution of slavery in our country.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, I understand that many Americans of European descent truly feel a connection with their "mother country" when they get a chance to go overseas to visit and re-connect with their roots. I'm sorry that your guest speaker didn't feel the connection.<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-54333030803756904892008-01-22T15:26:00.000-05:002008-01-22T15:26:00.000-05:00Mr. Villager - I received a flippant response to D...Mr. Villager - I received a flippant response to Dr. King's legacy by a comedian named David Spates. <BR/><BR/>I thought before coming here and showing you this video but it actually annoyed that he totally missed the mark of Dr. King's Legacy:<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtugYg42mmc<BR/><BR/>I wrote the comment to him as Najenn on youtube then of course he pretty much laughed me off and then I got him AGAIN on my MOG account where he decided to use my music journal to publicize himself. <BR/><BR/>So I wrote him back as 2Serenity there.<BR/><BR/>This was the post:<BR/><BR/>http://mog.com/2Serenity/blog_post/138815<BR/><BR/>My response:<BR/><BR/>@davidspates - lord have mercy. I cannot believe you did that. However, I hope in reality you know the REAL meaning behind DR. King's birthday. A lot of HELL went down to bring his day and it is supposed to be a day of service and not one of sleeping in. However, I grew up always celebrating and doing something to honor Dr. King not only on his birthday but everyday.<BR/><BR/>This kind of put a bad taste in my mouth when a white radio DJ in DC said it would be best to kill other black leaders so we could have an entire week off to just do nothing. Sorry, but that is not what Dr. King was about. It was the Greaseman in DC who said this: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/greaseman-faq/<BR/><BR/>Though you can have your humor times, please do not make a mockery of Dr. King's birthday.<BR/><BR/>So many sacrificed for you to have the life you have now to even make the video.<BR/><BR/>Since you are extremely creative and resourceful, have you thought of actually using your skills to teach something of positivity about your rich history?! Think about it the next time you want to sleep in on a holiday to honor a man who was for tolerance and activism on all levels.<BR/><BR/>I really wonder about my generation sometimes. Thank you for allowing me to share.SerenityLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554755648505265902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-83526369135008808362008-01-22T11:34:00.000-05:002008-01-22T11:34:00.000-05:00Ok Villager, Now I want to relay a story that spea...Ok Villager, Now I want to relay a story that speaks to your "Afrikan-centered perspective". <BR/><BR/>Many years ago, Lorraine Hale (of Mother Hale's House in Harlem, NYC) came to speak at my place of employment.<BR/><BR/>Among many other topics, she spoke of a time when she and her mother (and others) made a trip to the "Mother land Africa".<BR/><BR/>Upon arriving, she said she heard those who were there to greet them say, "The Americans are here, the Americans are here!".<BR/><BR/>She spoke of how she felt like she was going "home" but the reaction received was that she (and the others) were "Americans". And indeed, they were. <BR/><BR/>Thought you might like to hear of her experience. In the end, we are all Americans and must put aside silly notions that gender and color are relevant except in celebration of our diversity. <BR/><BR/>Peace, KatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-20670541612433519872008-01-22T06:35:00.000-05:002008-01-22T06:35:00.000-05:00Travis - It would be great if more of us would rem...<B>Travis</B> - It would be great if more of us would remember the lessons of MLK in our daily lives. I appreciate your <I>village voice</I> and hope you'll come back often.<BR/><BR/><B>Ian</B> - Your son's teacher should be acknowledged for using MLK as a 'learning moment' for her 9-year old students. Well done!<BR/><BR/><B>Dixie</B> - Asante sana!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-52645416079159741492008-01-22T00:27:00.000-05:002008-01-22T00:27:00.000-05:00My oldest son wrote a short paper (and it was shor...My oldest son wrote a short paper (and it was short - he's only 9!) on Dr. King for school. Even though he's only 9, he really liked reading about Dr. King's ideas. It made me smile to see that.<BR/><BR/>IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14497045412007902460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-34034626347558444252008-01-21T19:44:00.000-05:002008-01-21T19:44:00.000-05:00I posted with regards to Dr. King today as well.Th...I posted with regards to Dr. King today as well.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting his very powerful speech.Lee Ann aka Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124048258352596323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-39039919957497327132008-01-21T17:48:00.000-05:002008-01-21T17:48:00.000-05:00Tolerance in the face of intolerance, justice in t...Tolerance in the face of intolerance, justice in the face of injustice, respect in the face of disprespect.<BR/><BR/>These are the things I think of when I think of Dr King. And these are the things I try to pattern my life after, every day.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-21411800945125278432008-01-21T17:12:00.000-05:002008-01-21T17:12:00.000-05:00Kat - First, thank you for sharing your village vo...<B>Kat</B> - First, thank you for sharing your <I>village voice</I> with us today. I sense your frustration when you write, <I>"... Sometimes, I feel totally left out on this blog and totally condemned for sins not of MY fathers."</I><BR/><BR/>Admittedly, my blog is designed from an Afrikan-centered perspective. However, everyone, including you, are welcome to take a seat under the baobob tree.<BR/><BR/>I never expect <I>villagers</I> (the word we use for our blog readers) to enjoy or support all of our daily posts. However, I am hopeful that I provide information and perspective that is unique and worthy of your daily review or visit. Honestly, I could care less about the sins of both of our fathers. I'm more concerned with dealing with <B>my own dayum sins</B> and raising children that will do right in society.<BR/><BR/>All that being said ... I hope you come back often ... and share your <I>village voice</I> whenever you feel that we are missing a perspective that you feel is important.<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-9029201330396928162008-01-21T17:06:00.000-05:002008-01-21T17:06:00.000-05:00Sandee - MLK had many speeches. I Have a Dream is...<B>Sandee</B> - MLK had many speeches. <I>I Have a Dream</I> is the one that is the most famous. I'm glad to share the full text of it for <I>villagers</I>. He had other powerful speeches including one that was a letter ... <I>Letter From a Birmingham Jail</I>. Nice that we can reflect on him today.<BR/><BR/><B>All-Mi-T</B> - Your post was OUTSTANDING. Your personal reflections lay it on the line in a powerful way. I see why your blog is described as <I>raw</I>!<BR/><BR/><B>Shelia</B> - MLK's words bring us out the best in each of us. It would be nice to live up to those ideals the other 364 days per year.<BR/><BR/><B>Ash Joie-Lee</B> - Thank you for visiting our blog today. MM brings many of us together!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-44393191587496944762008-01-21T14:08:00.000-05:002008-01-21T14:08:00.000-05:00I've not read this in years. Thanks for posting s...I've not read this in years. Thanks for posting such a moving speech. Have a great MM. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-35781316460870638092008-01-21T13:37:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:37:00.000-05:00I posted a bit about this in my Manic Monday post ...I posted a bit about this in my Manic Monday post today. I'm glad you had the speech posted, I enjoyed reading it today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-40157896448849664622008-01-21T13:29:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:29:00.000-05:00Thank you, Mes Deux Cents for mentioning non black...Thank you, Mes Deux Cents for mentioning non black people on this day of remembering a great American...<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, I feel totally left out on this blog and totally condemned for sins not of MY fathers. Still, I try to keep myself informed of the perspective of black Americans.<BR/><BR/>So sorry if my skin is white. Thanks for including me and others like me, MDC. It is much appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-75217375510476622002008-01-21T13:07:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:07:00.000-05:00Happy MLK Day Villager, and what a wonderful day i...Happy MLK Day Villager, and what a wonderful day it is to be alive! <BR/><BR/>I can never read or hear this speech enough. It's beauty, direction and soul are just eternal. <BR/><BR/>Thanks Villager!~~SheliaSheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280487267612661372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-42740435628900469162008-01-21T11:27:00.000-05:002008-01-21T11:27:00.000-05:00MDC - Some of us use our blogs to try to uplift ou...<B>MDC</B> - Some of us use our blogs to try to uplift our people in the way that MLK did with his voice and his movement. Your <I>letter to MLK</I> was tremendously powerful. My honor to showcase it for <I>villagers</I> that visit my blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-47486090625055576952008-01-21T11:03:00.000-05:002008-01-21T11:03:00.000-05:00HI Villager,I think Dr King gave us the gift of hi...HI Villager,<BR/><BR/>I think Dr King gave us the gift of his vision. It is up to us to transfer that vision to our children and to non-Black people. That is in our collective best interest and the best way to honor Dr. King.<BR/><BR/><BR/>And thanks.Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-39404211840284132662008-01-21T10:38:00.000-05:002008-01-21T10:38:00.000-05:00Gattina - Oops...thank you for clarifying my mista...<B>Gattina</B> - Oops...thank you for clarifying my mistaken reading of your MM post! BTW, MLK Day is a national holiday signed into law by Ronald Reagan when he was president...<BR/><BR/><B>Jamie</B> - If only we could learn to live by his principles the other 364 days of the year as well...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-54321110638782432712008-01-21T10:18:00.000-05:002008-01-21T10:18:00.000-05:00One of the things I love about MLK Day is that it ...One of the things I love about MLK Day is that it is always an occasion for the reading of his speeches as well as wonderful oratory from AA ministers across the country. It is very much a day dedicated to our better angels.Durward Discussionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023629504094283860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-69488121516393800302008-01-21T09:56:00.000-05:002008-01-21T09:56:00.000-05:00I have never heard about a MLK day it's probably n...I have never heard about a MLK day it's probably not a holiday in all States. He was a great man and even if he couldn't change a lot, a little has been done since.<BR/><BR/>BTW I think you mixed something up in my story. Mr. Gattino became my husband (now 38 years) and has no blog, lol the other guy I heard later married too had 5 children and died at 34 !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-56232898053050906892008-01-21T08:38:00.000-05:002008-01-21T08:38:00.000-05:00Nancy - I didn't realize that the speech was as lo...<B>Nancy</B> - I didn't realize that the speech was as long as it was. You're right... often the essence of MLK's life is reduced to the line, "I Have a Dream". Anyhow, thanx for dropping by!<BR/><BR/><B>FrenchKys</B> - I agree that MLK was more than just a great speaker and leader. His children appear to be well-adjusted and his wife stayed true to his memory through her lifetime as well.<BR/><BR/><B>Cheerio</B> - Asante sana for your visit!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-59710207917780689782008-01-21T08:35:00.000-05:002008-01-21T08:35:00.000-05:00He was a great man.He was a great man.Cheeriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910867857659758725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-83986181168687985412008-01-21T08:00:00.000-05:002008-01-21T08:00:00.000-05:00Sorry villager, I just feel like the sullying has ...Sorry villager, I just feel like the sullying has already been done by the Clintons as it is, even against MLK himself.<BR/><BR/>Just seems like sometimes, even when you're above board and strive for unity and a better America in MLK's vision, narcissists like the Clintons come along and sully it so much that you're pushed into their same alley. Still, it's nice to know that speaking of alleys, Obama has the history in Chicago, of rolling up his sleeves in the alleys and lifting people up. Obama isn't just a masterful speaker, he's a doer.<BR/><BR/>I do agree with you though, this is one of the most special days on the calendar and I hope that we celebrate it. In fact, I find it especially telling that MLK's holiday is the first one that comes after the New Year. MLK really is one of our country's greatest representatives, and having him, his words and his holiday open our year, gives at least some faint message to the outside world that we can imagine a better nation and work toward it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com