Bio: born in January 15th, 1929, died April 4th 1968. An American Baptist preacher turned prominent civil-rights movement leader and charismatic speaker for the disenfranchised African-American communities. Known for his eloquence and commanding speeches which culminated in the iconic,
I have a dream
speech, a heart rending, impassioned plea for justice, equality and social harmony. Considered by many historians to be part of the influential, geopolitical social and political activists triumvirate of Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. His legacy is observed and celebrated on the 3rd Monday of every January, and the FAIR Digest extends a belated congratulatory message of love and hope to his remaining family, friends and former civil rights activists……
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter…
