Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black history, let’s honor the sacrifices of the leaders who came before us, and recommit ourselves to continuing their work.
On this day in 1956, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, the two white men found not guilty for the 1955 brutal kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till, confessed to the crime in an article published in Look Magazine.
My father didn’t live, lead with courage, and die by state sanctioned assassination long ago and far away.
This #MLKDay, I’m sharing these #MLKInColor photos of Daddy.
Please share your thoughts. Are there any you’ve never seen before? Any that are particularly powerful or moving to you?
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy.
20 years ago today D4L's "Laffy Taffy" reached #1 on the Hot 100 charts. People up North started saying “Hip Hop is dead” after the success of this song. It’s 3x platinum (2006)
I put these two clips of Daddy together because I want to share him saying “I’m tired of marching,” then, after continuing the multifaceted work of nonviolence, saying “I’ve been to the mountaintop.”
The 2nd clip is from the speech he gave the night before he was assassinated.
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