I keep words of Dr. Martin Luther King close at hand.  On my office walls, in desk drawers for quick inspiration, and on my computer.  He was an awesome thinker and speaker!  Every year on his birthday I get out old magazines and books describing his amazing civil rights journey, and my children grew up understanding how important that struggle was for our country.

I think I was particularly impacted by his death because I was a college student in Nashville, Tennessee when Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis.  The news was shattering.  I’ve visited his memorial in Atlanta twice and find it peaceful and inspiring.

My personal goal is to celebrate his life not only on his birthday but every day.

Our Holiday Traditions publication offers more information on Dr. Martin Luther King as well as activities that relate his life to children in a hands-on approach.

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