‘ We suffer from a kind of poverty of the spirit which stands in glaring contrast to our scientific and technological abundance. ‘
MLK
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MPRB seeks nominations for MLK “Living the Dream” Award
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream” Award recognizes people and organizations who demonstrate dedication and distinguished service to the park system and the lives of Minneapolis residents. “Living the Dream” honorees embody Dr. King’s message of justice for all and commitment to community and […]
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Pimping King
With 2018 being the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, commemorations honoring the man were taking place across the country. But who would think a Super Bowl ad with a King voice-over would be used to sell pickup trucks? The pitch for Dodge Ram trucks’ “Built to Serve” volunteer program […]
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Dream a better world into reality
Most of Dr. King’s speech sometimes feels lost — the words “I have a dream” dominate our collective memory — so allow me to revive, at least, one other sentence from that speech: “In a sense, we’ve come to our nation’s capital to cash a check.” King’s speech was not merely aspirational, but rooted in […]
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King’s dream still a powerful example for today’s young people
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout his lifetime advocated for a fair and equitable community. The MSR, in past years, has asked local officials and others to share their thoughts on Dr. King’s dream, as we annually recognize his legacy each January. This year, however, we spoke to three South High School students, all born […]
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Immigrants to America help to keep the dream alive
By Saciido Shaie Founder and president of Ummah Project Once upon a time Somalia was the land of poets. It was the land that people far and wide traveled to just for vacations. We had a good government, an atmosphere that was peaceful, and people that treated one another as though they were blood. Somewhere along […]
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Make America Great — Again?
A poem by Michael Chaney Project Sweetie Pie founder/executive director