MLK

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Do we celebrate it? What does that even mean at this moment in history?

That Dr. King rose to the occasion — again and again — to fight for social justice, to preach non-violence, to inspire, activate, and lead … yes, let us celebrate.

But then what?

We’ve read articles and books about anti-racism. We’ve watched documentaries and listened to lectures.

We’ve made ourselves aware, and maybe we’ve made others aware too. And we know well Dr. King’s moving words from nearly sixty years ago.

So is our part done? Is the job complete? Has the Dream come to be?

No. Not quite yet.

I wonder what Dr. King would say today. I wonder what fires his lyrical voice would light in our hearts.

If we listen carefully, perhaps we can hear.

And then we can do something about it.