I would like to acknowledge the hundreds of people who attended the Jan. 12 musical celebration, “MLK: From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter,” staged by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice. The diverse, sold-out audience showed its support for racial justice and equity in its enthusiastic response to the various gospel choirs, folk music and presentations.
The evening ended with a call to continue Dr. King’s mission of service. The audience members were encouraged to write anonymous messages about how they intended to support Dr. King’s legacy throughout the year and drop them in a box outside the auditorium. The response to this call to action was overwhelming.
As we face profound economic, social and political challenges, some people experience a sense of helplessness. Volunteering enables us to make a difference for others as well as to help diminish those feelings of helplessness. Martin Luther King Day is not just a day off; it is a reminder to look beyond ourselves and take some form of action to improve the health and welfare of our communities.
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