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This announcement from a few weeks ago was stunning to me.
It seems that the Black church is not the only force that likes to build monuments as a means of proving its greatness while so often forgetting about the people outside of its doors. I have no intractable problem with these people. My only issue is that they largely serve to 'pat each other on the backs' and to aggregate power on behalf of the Democratic Party more than they are really interested in fixing the issues that are present within our community.
I have noted over time the presence of a poor and violent community in walking distances of the "King Compound" in Atlanta. It seems to me that they would be better served if they focused their efforts to bringing peace in this God forsaken area nearby than by spreading their wings internationally and running up "frequent flier miles" in the process. (Not to mention the carbon footprint issues).
- The Disrespect For The Community That Happens On MLK Jr Drive
- Who Are The People Represented In These Street Memorials?
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Here is the link to a Letter to the Editor I wrote regarding the daily struggle I see in Memphis City Schools between teachers trying to teach those who refuse to learn. The incident I wrote about was particularly compelling because it was days before the MLK holiday and the teacher was discussing the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Speech.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jan/20/letters-to-the-editor-wednesday/
Harold:
Don't get deterred.
Our community merely has a misplaced focus.
Too many of our leaders are seeking to fill Dr King's shoes when they fail to see the change in terrain. They are walking with tennis shoes when we need combat boots to wallow through the mud.
We have abandoned the basic notion of MANAGEMENT of those who we have promoted into leadership positions. Some would rather have us as cheerleaders, edging them on to acquire more power.
What you see with these kids is an absence of LIMITS placed upon them by their parents. I knew the cost and consequences if I was to act up in school. Today's teachers have little support from the community and the parents.
I am not going to tolerate this "Church Building" by the Black Civil Rights Movement while our "Rome" burns.
This is 100% SELF SERVING on their part.
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