As far as I'm concerned , Dr. Martin Luther King has never gotten his just due historically . Unfortunately , it took too long to recognize his accomplishments with a National Holiday and since then the day has not been really recognized as a " full-fledged" holiday.
I am at a loss as to why Dr. King has not been afforded proper respect. His drive, intelligence, persistence and self-sacrifice were instrumental in ending segregation in the South and of course the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 . King, and of course Lincoln , in signing the " Emancipation Proclamation " into law were without a doubt the two most influential individuals historically on the Civil Rights front. Don't misunderstand me . There have been untold thousands who have contributed. But King and Lincoln stand out.
Yesterday, to me felt like a special day. President Obama's second Inauguration falling on MLK Day, and the feeling everywhere of "Remembering Dr. King" ! It felt like yesterday,that recognition for the late, great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King finally came full circle!
Dr. King , you were the "Man" ! No one should ever forget!
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