Tag Archives: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fall back

Posted on October 18, 2019 by ends and beginnings blog

“I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief… For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.” – Wendell Berry It’s Friday in America. In … Continue reading →

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The Alabama soap opera

Posted on November 15, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Christians of Alabama, we do not really know the truth about these allegations, but if you really are a Christian you have no choice but to vote for Moore, Jones cannot be allowed to win. You must understand it does … Continue reading →

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Thin skin and a fake tan

Posted on January 17, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“When growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, colored men. White women, colored women. White waiting. And I didn’t like it.” –  U.S. Representative John Lewis Congressman John Lewis spoke … Continue reading →

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Fear of the unknown

Posted on January 16, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

November 22, 1963 – John F. Kennedy is assassinated. February 21, 1965 – Malcolm X is assassinated. April 4, 1968 – Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated. June 5, 1968 – Robert Kennedy is assassinated. In the span of five … Continue reading →

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The anonymous face of hate

Posted on August 3, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Our local television station, I am sure like many, has a place on their website where … Continue reading →

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