I want to talk today about a great American who is no longer with us, but his struggle for equal rights for all in this country is still a great inspiration: Dr. Martin Luther King. Of course, it is widely known that he was THE leader for the Civil Rights movement in the 60's besides Malcolm X but here are some other facts I should disclose to you about him: (a) yes, he believed in non-violence and was influenced by Mahatma Ghandi, but he also visited the Ghandi family in India and was furthered inspired by the Indian leader's masterful approach to British oppression (b) he was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (c)There was another Bloody Sunday besides the horrible incident sung about in the U2 song( 26 Irish civil rights protesters were shot by the British military in Derry, Northern Ireland): the first of the "from Selma to Montgomery" marches of the demonstrators ended in bloodshed because of police brutality (d) Dr. King was awarded 20 honorary degrees from various colleges and universities worldwide (e) in a statue gallery of 20th century martrys, Dr. King stands with other greats like Mother Elizabeth of Russia (a former grand Duchess who sold her possessions after her husband's murder to aid the sick and poor of her country and was later murdered for her convictions.Ok, well I hope you liked my blog! Till next time! Happy Birthday, Dr. King! BKT