A small but spirited group from White Plains and the surrounding communities braved sub-freezing temperatures as they marched from the Slater Center to the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in front of the Westchester County Courthouse Sunday afternoon.
After posing for photographs beneath the statue, the group marched two additional blocks in each direction singing "We Shall Overcome" before heading down the street that is named in honor of the man whose life's work they were celebrating.
The two dozen people of all ages then returned to the Slater Center to warm up and to listen to speeches about Dr. King.
People forget those that once meant something or did something for us. They forget MLK, they forget Audie Murphy and the forget 9/11.
Nevertheless, the point being there should be at least 2 more digits in that number. The point being that people seem to brave the elements when the subject is NOW( see OWS). The point being , people forget.
Much love, Sheila Harris
Lets try a third time. I was commenting on the people who did NOT come, not anywhere close to insulting those that did. I found that insulting to the memory of such a great man. Additionally, You have no idea where I was. Perhaps I was at another MLK march or perhaps I was tending to a sick parent...or it might be that I am a volunteer for the National Guard and was involved for the entire weekend. For someone preaching the wisdom of Dr King, you appear quick to judge, misinterpret and seem intent on picking an argument. Hopefully you dont take the same actions with your participants as someone just might consider that to be the reason for the relatively small turnout? Much love, Marc
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