Today is a holiday. I actually like this holiday. This one is actually worth recognizing. Today is “Dr Martin Luther king's” birthday.
Today once again, I heard a remark about this holiday. "What kind of card do you get on Dr Martin Luther king day? “Not every holiday is a fucking hallmark one. Some have some significant meaning to them. Today is a day to remember a great humanitarian, the greatest human right activist known. I mean this man changed many things in this country, not only for blacks but also for everyone.
Were all first generation American. In addition, whether they realize it or not, “King” had a lot to do with that. Shit would be a whole lot different around here if it were not for him. Therefore, when any idiot cracks a stupid joke about it not being a real holiday, it irks me. I mean is president’s day a real fucking holiday? What type of card do you get for that day? Oh but its kool cause it is for a bunch old white dudes? Dr King’s birthday is not a black holiday. It’s everyone's holiday. When we realize this, the jokes will stop.
Now Columbus Day, that is a joke. Do not get me started on that one. That will be another blog at another time. Read this for a little bit more info on this great man.
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest catalysts for change the world has ever known. His leadership and efforts provided the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement, which forced American society to end discriminatory practices. During the debate about whether or not to make his birthday a national holiday, racism showed its ugly head once again. Many opponents argued that either his life was not significant enough or that a new paid holiday would be too expensive. Both arguments were only smoke screens for racist attitudes. As far as whether or not his life was significant enough, the answer is a resounding yes. Dr. King’s life was as important as that of Abraham Lincoln. After all, President Lincoln led the country through a Civil War but Dr. King helped to prevent one.
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