"The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used the Greek term "agape" to describe a universal love that "discovers the neighbor in every man it meets." On January 16, 2012 the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture celebrated the legacy of Dr. King by providing engaging and exciting workshops, films and presentations that support tolerance and respect in our communities. Tolerance can be viewed as a way of thinking and feeling that respects individuality. It is only through acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures and forms of expression that we can begin to recognize harmony in difference".
*My employer has moved towards encouraging employees to volunteer within their respective community on MLK's day even though the company is open; hence I took advantage of this opportunity. As I reflect on all that was accomplished as a result of the Civil Rights Movement, our current passive attitudes and lack of collective actions magnify the amount of work still needed to progress as a people and human race.
In 2012, I'm challenging myself to find community activities to get involved with monthly; being intentional and living a purpose driven life is one of my many goals this year. The free events offered today at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Culture+Arts were impeccable. I contributed to this amazing center today by becoming a member and do look forward to attending functions and events throughout the year.
Change can only start from within, so here's to the beginning of my micro contribution.
www.ganttcenter.org
It really is something when we look at what struggles have been fought for the rights of humankind and then to see the complete disconnect of the younger generations. I think if more people actually paid attention to learning the history of this country and the fight, there would be a more progressive group of young people and you wouldn't find so many lost souls contributing nothing but disparity to the community.
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