Betraying the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, by Andrew Hughes

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by Andrew Hughes
Global Research
January 18, 2009

Martin Luther King Day precedes the historic inauguration of America’s first African American President

Martin Luther King Day in 2009 precedes the dawn of the historic inauguration of America’s first African American President. This inauguration is lauded as the realization of Dr. King’s dream, a defining moment in the cultural paradigm, a tectonic shift in race relations and a beacon of real change for the plight of the poor and oppressed. Infusing the dreams and ethos of Dr. King in to the presidential persona demands a confluence of ideals and actions to truly deserve the association. To betray the dream, to profit from the sacrifice is to insult the legacy. To be worthy of the torch demands integrity. Continue reading