Like MLK, Grieve, Lament, Celebrate, and Become

Today we celebrate the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Although it is customary for many to trot out his iconic and hopeful speech, "I Have a Dream," he gave other messages that were more pointed and somber. In one address, entitled "Beyond Vietnam," Dr. King's call for justice and peace included and extended beyond the boundaries of the United States. After giving that speech, 168 major newspapers denounced Dr. King, followed by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson disinviting him to the White House. For many, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. crossed a line to condemn the war.