In Memory of M.L.

Today isn't just any ordinary holiday that we just stay home and sleep all day.  Today is a day of coming together and working along side each other to better the community.  We shouldn’t do this because our parents and elders insist that we participate.  Mainly because, Martin Luther King stood up and made a change in the community.   Dr. Martin Luther King put his life on the line to end segregation.  He led many marches all over the United States.  Mostly all the marches were pertaining to end racial discrimination, unfair laws on African Americans, and the equal treatment for jobs.  Dr. King put up with a lot of hate and crime through out these marches.  He didn’t give in when people were threatening to kill him for trying standing up for what was right.  He ignored them and kept the movement going.  He was a dedicated man who felt as if the world needed to open up their eyes to realize what is right. 

Last year, I didn’t realize how important this day is to us.  I didn’t take advantage to go meet new people and bring justice to the community by helping out.  Now since I’ve participated in an event involving a tribute for Martin Luther King, I’m glad that I took the time out to go.  I had a great time with my new friends while recycling trash and painting a wore down elementary school.  I really feel like now I have a made a difference.  Even though, I only made a difference in a couple of kids lives who go to that elementary school, and some animals' lives.  I still made a difference like Dr.King did, and that's why we cherish Martin Luther King day on January 16.