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Review on MLK III

This is just a review I wrote for what Martin Luther King III spoke about

At the call of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s name, there is a resounding measure power and dignity. Dr. King’s legacy as a iconic figure in the Civil Rights Movement is one of the best known leaderships in all of the world. His headship over multiple committees throughout the South helped create the potency needed to effectually take back the usurped respect and rights that were owed us by godly doctrine.

The nation and, specifically, the Black community in America, lost a great man, a revolutionary leader and preacher in April of 1968. The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brought strains to the heart of the Black community and many wondered who would take up the mantle of leadership. None other, by this time, the late 1960s, had lead us as greatly as Dr. King and pushed the Black community to the heights of which he had, and many believe that his work was the pinnacle, or even the end, of what needs to happen for America in reference to the advancement of the Black community. I beg to differ. When I first heard of Martin Luther King III’s coming to Fort Valley State University, I made my mind up to go due to his father’s influence, there was a tug at my heart and an expectation of what wisdom Mr. King would bestow. His first words, after his greeting to the faculty, staff, students, and Fort Valley community-at-large, were in reference to the legacy that we ponder on now. Mr. King, on past occasions, has said that King name is hard carrying the King name. At times, I think what weight and, even, pain has to be endured to hold the position that we have place the name of “King” in the Black community. Mr. King spoke heavily on the fact that we all have a responsibility to work diligently to transition to the place in America where effective progress is the norm. Mr. King’s motivational speech challenged the American educational system on, in his opinion, its lack of ethical standing, he discussed the political status of America, and expounded on what is needed for success as guidance for college students. King, in contesting the education system, said that a curricular shift in America is necessary, he believes that too many students go to school for money, but are not told what work has to be done to attain those riches. King asks for a “radical change” in the pedagogy of teachers, wishing that ethics and etiquette classes were mandatory because of the supposed declining ethos our coming generations may suffer. King spoke on the hypocrisy of many of the politicians, especially on the positions of healthcare and the welfare of the nation, saying that too many political figures are in office for personal gain, not the betterment of society. He concluded his speech with his definition for success, for him. Mr. King believes, from what was said in the lecture, that each of us receives a calling on our lives and success has a degree individuality to it, but all vocations charge us to do and be the best. He finally ended with a mighty quote from a well-known, well-respected figure, his father,” If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.”

It is inescapable to compare Mr. Martin Luther King III to his father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but we should not allow ourselves to do so. Dr. King triumphed and mastered the art of rhetoric, and this skill allowed him to be the leader we was, but Mr. King, his son, is a orator in his own right. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to hear the message Mr. Martin Luther King III had for the students. I am also appreciate of the fact that Fort Valley State University embraced this wealth of knowledge, not only through Mr. King, but through other speakers and through the lives and academia of the students.

My Worship

There is an ecstasy that my worship provides me, it’s this calmness, yet bold fire, that I cannot describe, that arises within me; it’s powerful beyond measure.

” But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

I will take my torch and pass some it’s flame to others, I thank God for ministry.