MLK Celebration

[JemChi]

The C.H. Wright Museum of African American History presents...

its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration,

which includes a community breakfast, town hall meeting, modern dance, choirs, games and more.

Breakfast:
8-9a.m.

Town Hall:
10a.m.-noon

Activities/Performances:
Noon-4p.m.

$. 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
313.494.5853 or 313.494.5800
www.maah-detroit.org

[tyydae]

I stopped attending MLK celebrations about three years ago. Sad, but true. I noticed that the topics and leaders only focus on MLK's contributions to the past. What he stood for, what he died for. How important it is to remember his legacy.

Not one time, have someone stood up and passed the baton to us. The last one I attended was in Ga (after the death of Kenneth Walker) and it was a sad day. The president of the NAACP, a few professors from Columbus State, and a few radio personalities all sat on the stage talking about a man that was dead, gone and damn near forgotten.

It was pathetic, sad and a damn waste of my time.

[JemChi]

Originally Posted by tyydae

I stopped attending MLK celebrations about three years ago. Sad, but true. I noticed that the topics and leaders only focus on MLK's contributions to the past. What he stood for, what he died for. How important it is to remember his legacy.

Not one time, have someone stood up and passed the baton to us. The last one I attended was in Ga (after the death of Kenneth Walker) and it was a sad day. The president of the NAACP, a few professors from Columbus State, and a few radio personalities all sat on the stage talking about a man that was dead, gone and damn near forgotten.

It was pathetic, sad and a damn waste of my time.

Greetings Sistah TY, I dont think its sad that you stopped attending. It wasnt for you. You got your feel from it. Who knows, maybe you could have been that one who said..'what about us young'ns?, lol

[tyydae]

Originally Posted by JemChi

Greetings Sistah TY, I dont think its sad that you stopped attending. It wasnt for you. You got your feel from it. Who knows, maybe you could have been that one who said..'what about us young'ns?, lol

Funny you should mention that. I was on the news that night, because of something I yelled up at the panel. After I engage in a three minute dialogue, I was invited up on the stage, which I remained until the end of the celebration.

Afterwards, I was invited to join at least three different organizations. I followed through with two of them, and realized they too, were not for me.

[JemChi]

Originally Posted by tyydae

Funny you should mention that. I was on the news that night, because of something I yelled up at the panel. After I engage in a three minute dialogue, I was invited up on the stage, which I remained until the end of the celebration.

Afterwards, I was invited to join at least three different organizations. I followed through with two of them, and realized they too, were not for me.

They cant handle your Fiyah Queen!! Keep it up!