Martin Luther King has been an inspiration to me for a super long time. I've always admired how even when he was weary, he wasn't bitter. When he was disappointed, he didn't give up. When he was beaten, arrested, threatened, he didn't strike back - he just planned his next steps.
Obama's victory is such a gift from MLK's work, but racism and inequity are still everywhere.
On Friday, a woman was talking about doing social justice work, and the fatigue that sets in, and she reminded us to remember that our heroes, who had such an impact, still didn't "solve the problem."
This is my new mantra.
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About Me
- Jen
- I live in the Bay Area
- I'm turning 35 on December 3, 2010. I'm trying to get ready for it. Here's the list of accomplishments I'd like to achieve by 35.
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