In Dr. King’s “Ethical Demands for Integration,” he outlines three major themes which are modeled on three key tenets of the American creed: The dignity of the individual. The basic equality of all human beings. Inalienable God-given rights to freedom, justice, and fair opportunity. Both King’s and the philosophical ideology of America’s founding principles are rooted in … [Read more...]
A true community does keep silent
Many of you who know me know that I have made the work and words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. an integral part of all of my work for the past 40 years as a fighter for freedom, justice and equality for African American people and all oppressed and discriminated people in the Twin Cities, throughout Minnesota and the country. As with all his work, Dr. King was always … [Read more...]
MLK: Return flight — a key to the health of the Black community
Who is accountable for the improving the lives of Black people for whom the American dream has been denied? Of course each individual is responsible for his/her own success, but we cannot do it alone. We need each other. Accountability is defined as a relationship between persons or groups, where one is responsible to another for something important — where it actually matters … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Won by Seaman Phillip Turner
From the MSR Legacy Archives As part of our celebration over the next several months of our 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota. Many of our readers will be sure to recognize friends, family and neighbors from the distant and … [Read more...]
Rev. Billy Graham and Rev. Dr. King united to fight racism
Why can’t Minnesota’s Black and White religious leaders do the same today? Minnesota is the second-worst state for Black Americans, suggested a recent study. I mentioned this in an email to the Council on Black Minnesotans. No doubt others are aware of this recent study, including our local NAACP and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Director Kevin Lindsay. How did … [Read more...]