Dr. King was a great example of thinking globally and acting locally. He is famous for saying, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." He studied and understood civil rights issues across the world, but he acted to solve the problems right in front of him.
He sacrificed his safety, personal freedom, and life to integrate the bus system in one city, although he did not ride the buses himself.
I am equally amazed by the many individuals who marched with him. By those who peacefully walked from Selma to Montgomery only to be met by a wall of policemen with clubs who beat them and crushed them underfoot as people ran for their lives back across the bridge.
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| Dr. King returns home from jail |
As a teacher, I hope I can give my students opportunities to observe the society they live in and to do something about things that don't sit right with them, whether that is through writing, volunteering, or simply deciding to stand up for themselves and for others.
As a person, I hope I'll always have the courage to do the same.
Happy holiday!
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