Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Day of Remembrance and Reflection

 "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' "
 

More than 50 years have passed since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, but his words are just as meaningful today as they were during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights leader died at age 39, but his impact continues to this day. From his most famous "I Have a Dream" speech to his letter from a Birmingham jail, his message is truly timeless (read full article here). We invite you to take a moment to reflect on the impact Dr. King’s legacy has had on you and your family, and how you as an individual and within your afterschool programs move the work of Dr. King forward.
Here is a brief GMA clip of 4th and 5th graders in Texas reflecting on Dr. King and his work.
 
Consider the urgent question from Dr. King, “What are you doing for others?”