Category Archives: Civil Rights

Drop the I-Word. Sign the Pledge.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

The i-word, “illegals,” creates an environment of hate by exploiting racial fear and economic anxiety, creating an easy scapegoat for complex issues, and OK-ing violence against those labeled with the word. If you want to join me in eliminating the … Continue reading →

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April 3rd is the 42nd Anniversary of Dr. King’s “Mountaintop” Speech

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

This video provides the historical context, along with portions of the speech, of Martin Luther King’s final public message of his life–commonly called the Mountaintop speech–on April 3, 1968.  He would be assassinated the very next day. He was 39 … Continue reading →

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The Beloved Community: A Commemoration of Dr. King

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

Last month (January 2010), my friend Earl James, preached a sermon commemorating The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of a beloved community. I found the transcript of his message in a couple of places. However, the … Continue reading →

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Ruthie Foster – Woke Up this Mornin’

Posted on November 15, 2007 by

Originally written and sung during the Civil Rights movement by Odetta

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