Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley Remembers Martin Luther King, Jr.

In today’s world, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has become a reminder to students across America that they have a day off from school, rather than remembering a man who fought for equality, impacted the lives of many, and changed the course of history forever. In fact, it took 15 years after his death for this holiday to even be celebrated. We at Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley want to remember MLK Jr. for his “vision”, perseverance and remarkable wisdom.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision was to unite people of all races, cultures, genders, and social classes. His dream, similar to that of the founders of America, was that the United States would be a country in which people would live harmoniously alongside others in their quest for prosperity and happiness. Although his life ended much too early, Dr. King’s legacy lives on.

Here are some interesting MLK Jr. facts that we hope you can learn from, and share with your friends and family:

·   Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in 1929 as “Michael”

·   He graduated from Morehouse College in 1948 with a degree in Sociology, and then in 1955 with a Ph.D. from Boston College

·   On August 28,1963, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered at the Lincoln Memorial

·   One year later, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

·   In 1968, he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee

·   Five years later, in 1973, Illinois was the first state to adopt Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a state holiday

·   In 1986, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is declared a national holiday in the U.S.

This MLK Jr. Day, Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley hopes that you will have a greater appreciation for the holiday and for this man’s vision, which played a pivotal role in the creation of the Civil Rights Act.