Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History's 18th annual observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will combine the celebrations of a birthday with programs reveaaling King's "vision of environmental and social justice for all, regardless of race or income," reports ctpost.com
King won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for raising his voice against racial inequality and he will be the theme of a two-day event.
"Events and activities will help demonstrate how Dr. King strove to raise a
awareness about public health concerns and urban environmental issues that disproportionately affect minorities and low-income communities," said museum spokeswoman Melanie Brigockas in an online report.
Bigockas added, "Local organizations will be on hand to show how environmental justice also entails equal access to relief and community participation in the decisions of government and industry."
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a good time for the family to reacquaint themselves with his contributions. A number of resources, including films are available along with other resources are outstanding films and other resources for all ages.
Amazon.com' King: A Filmed Record... From Montgomery to Memphis (2-Disc Set)' by Sidney Lumet is an excellent documentary for children:
"It is humbling to remember that the boycotters never demanded complete desegregation of the public transit; that seemed too unrealistic a goal. There are video interviews with the people who were there. This newspaper article describes Dr. King's meeting with the bus line officials. And excellent teaching materials about the Montgomery bus boycott are available, including the modest and deeply moving reminder to the boycotters once segregation had been ruled unconstitutional that they should "demonstrate calm dignity," "pray for guidance," and refrain from boasting or bragging reports," says
Another good read for group discussions is "They Walked To Freedom 1955-1956: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott." King was born Jan. 15, 1929, and, at age 39, assassinated by a gunman on April 4, 1968, as he stood on a hotel balcony in Memphis, Tenn.
