"Justice At Its Best Is Power Correcting Everything That Stands Against Love"
FULL QUOTE “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” - Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This quote reminds us that love is the reason we take action, and the method of correction for whatever troubles us.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action.
Congressman John Conyers (MI) and Representative Shirley Chisholm (NY) submitted legislation for 15 years for a national holiday to honor the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
After years of opposition, legislation was passed in 1983 and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan to remember the civil rights leader on the 3rd Monday of January.
Senator Harris Wofford (PA) and Congressman John Lewis (GA) introduced the 'King Holiday and Service Act' to challenge us to transform MLK Day into MLK Day of Service. The legislation was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1994.
King Day of Service is meant to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
